Once in a while, I come a cross a good story–a story that carries my day and truly motivates me.

Yesterday, was that day. I met someone who for some reason started sharing. He has worked for UPS driving trucks for 28 long years! Wow!

Although he has had some challenges, he is determined to reach at least 35 years. After that, he will retire with a pension of $ 3,500 per month. Even more exciting to him, is that his health insurance will be fully paid. All he has to pay will be $ 100.00 per month for the rest of his life.

“What a story!” I found myself thinking after he left. 28 years of long service and still going!

My mind immediately switched to a journey that some of us embarked at different phrases of our lives-the journey of going home. Unfortunately, many have given up citing all kinds of challenges. This despite the fact that the rewards will be none closer to what the world has ever offered. Yes, better than a good retirement package. The rewards according to the sure
word of God will include an everlasting life without pain of any kind. We will dwell with the father in a home that will be ours forever.

For those who have neither joined nor begun the journey home, or for several reasons gave up, I wish to appeal to you to reconsider and join the rest of sojourners. As for those of us who are on the journey, let us take heed lest we become discouraged and quit.

If people can be motivated by earthly attractions to keep on going aginst all odds, won’t we as pilgrims be attracted for that which the father has in store for us!

My dear friend,we have come a long way. It’s a matter of time before we reach home. Will I stay on until the end? Will you?

Pastor Birai
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