The Christian’s Journey

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The Christian’s Journey Here We Are But Straying Pilgrims

Pilgrims and Sojourners Abraham (Hebrews 11:9, 13) Christians (1 Peter 1:1; 2:11)

The Christian’s Journey His world is behind him The world tries to mold him (Rom. 12:1-2) The world tries to distract him (2 Tim. 2:4)

The Christian’s Journey The world tries to be his friend (Jas. 4:4) The world is on a different track (1 Pet. 4:4)

The Christian’s Journey The world is passing away (1 Jn. 2:15-17)

The Christian’s Journey His Cross is On His Back Cross-bearing is a condition of discipleship (Mt. 10:38; 16:24) Cross-bearing calls for daily sacrifice and self-denial (Lk. 9:23)

The Christian’s Journey Cross-bearing is a personal matter (1 Cor. 9:25-27; Gal. 2:20; 6:14) Cross-bearing comes before crown- bearing (Heb. 12:2)

The Christian’s Journey His Map is in His Hand God’s word contains the only directions and instructions for his journey (Psa. 119:19)

The Christian’s Journey God’s word provides the only light for his journey (Psa. 119:104-105) God’s word helps him avoid the crossroads, bypaths, pits and snares of sin (Psa. 119:11; Gal. 5:7)

The Christian’s Journey His Companions are By His Side Jesus is by his side (Heb. 4:16; 13:5) Godly brethren are by his side (Gal. 6:2; 1 Thess. 5:14; Heb. 12:12)

The Christian’s Journey His Fuel is in His Heart Genuine love keeps him committed (2 Cor. 6:6; 1 Pet. 1:22)

The Christian’s Journey Fervent Zeal keeps him active (Rom. 12:11) One hope drives him onward (Eph. 4:4)

The Christian’s Journey His Destination (Heaven) is in His View He does not look back (Lk. 9:62) He looks up to Jesus (Heb. 12:1-2)

The Christian’s Journey He looks up to heaven (Phil. 3:14-15; Col. 3:1-2; Heb. 11:10,16)

The Christian’s Journey His world is behind him His cross is on his back His map is in his hand His companions are by his side His fuel is in his heart His destination is in his view

The Christian’s Journey There are only two journeys in life (Mt. 7:13-14)! What do you expect at the end of your journey? Like Moses said, “Come with us…”