When my friend Bob left for California to visit his son for two weeks, I was surprised at the amount of luggage that he brought with him. All that he had with him was an overnight bag and another bag that was slightly smaller than the first.
I was impressed with the simplicity by which he traveled. I know when I’ve gone away, I’ve hauled much more on shorter trips and it made my journey cumbersome. I am learning that it is a good idea to travel as light as I possibly can.
As aliens and strangers (I Peter 2:11), we know our pilgrimage through this life is very brief (James 4:14). Therefore, we also must learn to travel light.
In our spiritual journey, let us be eager to have our baggage inspected regularly. For the joy that is set before us, let us determine not to have our trunks that are marked “jobs,” “possessions,” “relationships,” and “rights” be filled with articles such as “lust,” “covetousness,” “pride,” “resentment,” “jealousy” and “faithlessness”. These garments are not only heavy and burdensome, but are also inappropriate attire for the kingdom of which we are citizens.
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