Today's thought - 05 August 2026 (Pilgrim)

 

They day we realize that we are pilgrims (travelers) on this earth moving towards the kingdom of heaven, then we know that our home is with God in heaven and our desires change completely. Our perception is altered and our goal becomes clearer.

Our church mandate is to win the lost at any cost and plunder hell and populate heaven. It is in essence the very reason we are all here. You see you can not take your car or your house or your phone to heaven, but you can take your family, friends and colleagues and everyone else God places on your path to heaven.

Hebrews 11:16 says, “But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them”. The Passion translation says, “But they couldn’t turn back for their hearts were fixed on what was far greater, that is, the heavenly realm! So because of this God is not ashamed in any way to be called their God, for he has prepared a heavenly city for them”.

My dear friend, let go of all that material and worldly stuff that we desire and fix your heart on what is far greater. Yes, we need some of that stuff to live but do not let the stuff we do not need become the stuff that drives us. Our Pastor says that you should not chase money, but money should chase you. In other words, money must not control you, you must control it and this applies to all the nice stuff we all want that in the end is not really necessary.

Jesus said in Mathew 6:19-21 (TPT), “Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value.  Instead, stockpile heavenly treasures for yourselves that cannot be stolen and will never rust, decay, or lose their value. For your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure”.

The truth is that people should be our treasure and we should not be ashamed to share the gospel and to tell people of Jesus Christ. How did you hear of Jesus and who is the person that led you to Christ or to the Church. What is your story, my friend? If it was not for that person, then you could have missed it. Life is short and should never be taken for granted. Live out your faith and let people see the transformation in your life and if you do not feel you are there yet, well then say this prayer with me:

“Lord Jesus, I know you are the Son of God and that you gave your life for my sin. You defeated satan and death so that I can have everlasting life. Please forgive me of all my sin and clean me with your blood. Baptise me with your Holy Spirit. I accept you as my Lord and my Saviour, in Jesus’s mighty name”.

That is, it and now allow the Holy Spirit to guide you and seek Him above all things. There is nothing God cannot do. Just trust Him and follow His Word.

Have an awesome day, my friend.