Many time we think of travel as the means to an end. However, for the Christian the journey is where God meets us and goes with us. God is just as interested in our process as our arriving. We see God in action when we are moving. So how does God want us to enjoy our journeys?
Look Around
On our journey is where we see incredible sights. On the road today I saw the muddy Virgin River flow down an incredible gorge. I saw pink sands, red rocks, green pine trees and blue skies. Seeing Aspen trees growing together, looking at the ominous storm clouds on the horizon, stopping for deer in the middle of the road, all these things remind me to see what God is doing.
Interact with people
Also on our journeys is where we interact with interesting people. The guys from Europe asking for directions. The hotel owner telling you about hail in July. And I enjoyed great conversations with my wife. Much of the time that Jesus was on earth he spent traveling around. On the road to Jerusalem he would walk and teach his disciples on the way. Even after his resurrection he still spent hours of His time walking with two of His disciples to Emmaus. And he talked with them the whole time.
Smell the aromas
The forest after the rain, the earthy grass of the meadow, fresh asphalt, an excited skunk. All these things give you a memory. And we need to engage fully with all of our senses in the moment. In the same way, God wants us to be fully engaged with Him every moment of our journey. He desires a deep relationship with those He created. He gave us smell to interact with His creation.
Listen to God speak
The rolling thunder, the swishing of wiper blades, people in conversation, the tires on the pavement. As we enjoy the journey each sound is a recording of the goodness of God. He is intimately involved in the details of our lives. The journey is for us to enjoy the greatness of God and see Him in action. He calls us to be with Him every mile we travel.
Lead WILD 