Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, Paul writes.
Witnesses cheering us on. Life is a pilgrimage but we don’t go it alone. Jesus
is true to his promise, that he never leaves our side. How amazing is that?
Like the disciples headed for Emmaus, we don’t always recognise him but if we
take the time to engage with that stranger next to us today, on the bus, in the
waiting room, at the school gate, we might just catch a glimpse of him.
And then there is the community of saints: family, friends
and other believers we fellowship with in church and Bible studies, prayer
groups and FB groups. Cheering each other on. Sharing burdens, supporting in
prayer, travelling with us in spirit.
Then there’s that cloud of witnesses, which I take to be the
saints that have gone on ahead, round the corner and further in to Jesus’
presence. Out of sight, but somehow aware of our journeys. Praying us forward.
May the Lord bless each reader who so kindly cheers me on
through the blog. Though I am not very good at acknowledging ‘likes’, I do
notice and am encouraged. Thank you.
As they say in Spain,
Buon Camino!
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