The way to Heaven

Godloves.me

15. March 2020

Florence Chadwick, an American long-distance swimmer, attempted to swim from the coast of California to Catalina Island in 1952. She embarked on her challenge, accompanied by a pair of boats in case of an emergency. Roughly 15 hours into her 42 km swim, a thick fog set in. Despite having trained well, she completely lost her orientation and confidence. She became so discouraged that she decided to give up. Later, as she was sitting in the boat, she found out that she had only been 3 km from reaching Catalina Island.

It’s crazy how quickly we can lose our orientation in life by fear, doubt or through an accident. How quickly we can lose the meaning and purpose of our lives by a little fog. Thankfully, Jesus’ words break through the fog. He is not only the signpost amid the fogs of life, who helps you keep your orientation.. he is also the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to God except through him. He has prepared a wonderful home for all who follow him. The Bible speaks loudly about life after death. Whoever lives in Christ will not die, but receive eternal life. An amazing gift. In heaven, we will only meet people that were willing to walk with Jesus. Are you willing? Let him guide your feet, let him show you the way through life`s fogs.

Fun side note:

Two months after Florence Chadwick`s failed attempt, she tried again. Once again, a thick fog set in but this time she had a mental image of the shoreline. She did not let the fog overtake her. She completed the swim and then swam it again two more times.

Take a moment and think about places in your life where life’s fogs overtook you. Maybe it’s time to try again, but this time with Jesus by your side.