Walk-on Wednesday - A Personal Guide - Martin Wiles

Welcome to Walk-on Wednesday. By Hump Day, we are struggling, but we believe a good devotion can strengthen us to finish the week strong. 

When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. John 14:3 NLT

Life would have been much easier—and still would be—if I had my own personal guide.

I’ve never been deep sea fishing or on a big game hunt, but many who take such excursions usually hire personal guides. Personal guides know the area and where they will likely find the game.

Having one to guide me through life would also be nice. They could have explained how much nicer it would be to use the toilet instead of soiling my diaper. How much better table food would taste than baby food. Or whole milk than baby formula. A personal guide could have steered me away from childhood rebellion by reminding me how important it was to honor and obey my parents. Later, he could have maneuvered me away from unhealthy relationships and stressful situations. And a personal guide could have warned me of the danger of rejecting Jesus Christ.

Jesus claims to be a tour guide—or whatever other type of guide we might need. He’s not here personally at the moment, but he plans to return. A final moment is coming when we’re going to need his help.

Death isn’t something I enjoy thinking about. In fact, I enjoy it less now than I ever have because I know I’m closer than I’ve ever been. When going somewhere I’ve never been, having a guide—whether a person or a technological gadget—is  essential. In this case, I’d prefer the real thing, not a voice speaking to me through a device of some sort.

Jesus promises he will personally get us when it’s our time. He won’t send angels. And our final journey won’t be alone. Instead, he’ll take our hand and lead us to the Promised Land. And since he knows where it is, we can trust he’ll get us there safely.

Trust Jesus to be your personal guide through life and death.

Prayer: Father, we trust You to guide us through our life’s journey and also through our final journey. 

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