Daily Devotional

Whew!  Our trailer is packed with everything, even things we will never use. My hubby has checked to be sure the trailer is securely hitched to our vehicle. We ease our tired bodies into the front seats of our tow vehicle. After a heartfelt prayer, the journey begins. I look into the mirror and watch the trailer mimicking us. I feel our vehicle jiggle over a bump in the road and watch carefully as the trailer soon imitates the same movement. As I fixate on the faithful trailer following us, I am struck with a thought:  
 
 “I yearn to faithfully follow Jesus through all the jiggles and bumps in life. I want to be so  connected with the Lord; I want to follow Him no matter what challenges I face in life.”
 
I am also reminded of a verse:  
 
 John 12:26 - “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.” (ESV)
 
 In this passage, Jesus contemplates his upcoming sacrificial death on the cross which will secure our salvation. The fruit of His sacrifice provided the way for us to follow Him, and ultimately to our home in Heaven.  
 
 Oh, God, thank you for the immeasurable gift You gave us—You gave me. What a privilege  to follow You, Jesus. My heart responds, yes!  I will follow You every day through all the  jiggles and bumps of life. And then ultimately, when You says it is time, I will follow you  to Heaven—my forever home!
 
 We pull into our spot in the trailer park. I am filled with joy, as I step out on to the lush green grass and view the squirrels following each other as they race playfully up the towering, majestic trees. This will be a perfect place to rest and be refreshed. I have much to contemplate.