At This Point in Time

As we progress along our seminary journey, the end of the road is in sight. Looking back over the years, we see how very much God has provided, both materially and spiritually. His wisdom has guided us along our road and His provisions have sustained us. A journey of this duration requires fortitude and endurance, patience and strength, and humbleness and courage. Each step demands effort, yet when each one is taken one at a time without regard for the others, the journey is bearable. One way to look at the seminary journey is to determine the length of each step, then multiply by the number of steps to determine the length of the road. This is best done as one nears the end of the journey rather than attempting to plan for a long distance ahead. By keeping the perspective of taking each step one at a time, the length of the road becomes less important and the discoveries made along the journey become significant. By looking back on the steps taken and the many directions the journey diverted from its original plan, one can see the Master’s hand at work to provide guidance and strength to endure. No amount of planning ahead can prepare one for a journey of this magnitude. What it takes is the willingness to take the first step and keep going.