Two people are driving in separate cars and in different parts of the country. They are conversing together on cell phones. One looks out and says “My goodness, the sky is completely gray today.” The other replies “I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s perfectly clear.” Which one is right? Who’s wrong?
We are each on a journey of faith. Where I am today, the view may be quite distinct from that of others at alternate places on the same road. Perhaps more important is the destination to which we’re headed.
Two thousand years ago, a group of people in a town called Corinth pondered similar matters. The apostle Paul wrote them a letter in which he said “We all are reflecting the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.” How encouraging to know that our lives reveal a measure of God’s character right now, even as we grow into greater and greater reflections of Himself on the way to a shared ultimate goal … His very image.
Some of my deepest experiences have been conversations – on cell phones or otherwise – as I and a few friends make our way along the road of spiritual life. These very special brothers and sisters accept what I see out my window, as I in turn recognize things may look different where they are. It’s just great to be along for the ride.
I really love “Road to Glory.” It is perfectly stated and touched my heart deeply.
If a man is spiritually miles ahead of us, we may say that he is in a special sense a man of God, though we are all children of God. I know that my journey of faith is different from any one else’s. I rejoice to walk it. I weep when I slip. God’s word is “He who strives never perishes.” I have absolute faith in that promise and faith in those I meet along the way who bear witness to their relationsip with Him as we all converge on that ultimate destination.