Step One

There is a saying that "A journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step." Actually there is a first step for each of us as we begin our life's journey. The beginning is physical birth. There is also a first step on the journey to heaven. In order to have spiritual life, one must have a spiritual birth. That's what Jesus was telling Nicodemus when He said, "You must be born again." The journey to heaven begins with spiritual birth. Without it, people remain helpless sinners with a hopeless future. Romans 6:23 tells us, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

There is a second step that makes the journey of life much more exciting and rewarding. That step is called "the Lordship of Christ." It's a matter of committing your life completely into His keeping, placing it totally under His direction and supervision.

No one can tell you how wonderful it is to have grandchildren. You must experience it for yourself to really believe how gorgeous, how brilliant, and how much fun they are and how much you love them. No one can tell you how amazing it is to experience the abundant life which Jesus gives us when we are committed totally to Him. You must experience it for yourself to realize how incredible and delightful it is to walk hand in hand and step by step with Him all along life's journey. The psalmist challenges us, Psalm 34:8, to "Taste and see that the Lord is good." As the children's blessing reminds us, "God is great. God is good."

Father, You are a great and mighty God, and yet You are so personal and loving and caring and good to each of us. Thank You. Amen.