God is a Destination

PART ONE

If we want to lead people into the presence of our God, into His Holy Spirit, we often find methods in which to make that transition easier. In this analogy, the transition piece is the vehicle and God is the place we're are directing them to. As Christians, and as evangelists, we must not forget where we should be spiritually before we go around using the wrong vehicle or focusing on the wrong destination. Sometimes we forget that God is the true destination, and so we lead people to the bible (for example), which should actually be the vehicle. If we are truly in the Spirit, we will understand that leading someone to church or to the bible is only part of the journey, we must also lead them to a relationship.

PART TWO

1) We must understand, as a foundational truth, where we are going:

"The valley is solemn at their departure, but I see no signs of passionate grief. They do not doubt their immortality, and friends of the same generation are not torn apart. You leave the world as you entered it, with the 'men of your own year.' Death is not preceded by dread nor followed by corruption." ~C.S. Lewis, "Out of the Silent Planet" (pg. 157)

That passage is about another planet and how the inhabitants there have a different view of death, perhaps even a more correct and appreciative view of death than we do.

2) We must understand where we are coming from:

"Never forget where you came from. Aspire to inspire before you expire." ~Lecrae (Rapper)

3) And where we should be going:

 
"To trust is to obey, to trust is to obey." ~From "Above the Desert Sea" by Project 86

IN CONCLUSION

 

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? ~Romans 10:10-17