November 17
Having a road map is not usually a requirement to traverse the distance between ourselves and the people who are precious to us, but sometimes it is. Visiting a best childhood friend who moved away but remained close by letters and phone calls through the growing-up years may necessitate a map when the first visit is paid to the far-off address.
There is something almost magical about seeing someone from whom one has long been separated. Naturally, you’ve both changed—neither of you are children any longer but the adult friend seems just the little kid in a grown-up body because he still extends a beautiful relationship that hasn’t been diminished by time or distance.
With the beauty of that kind of reunion in mind, we can better grasp the poignancy of Peter’s words in Acts 2:28, “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.” We couldn’t find our way to heaven on our own. The way is hidden by the darkness of our sin, but Jesus revealed the way to us.
HE, in fact, IS THE WAY! (See John 14:6.) And the way leads to His eternal presence. He assures us that there will be joy in His presence. When we are united with the Lord for eternity, we will have far greater delight than any earthly reunion could afford to us. We yearn for that glorious day when we shall be enfolded forever to His heart of love.
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