Just A Bag part 4

Welcome, fellow adventurers, I cannot express enough how pleased I am at seeing each and every one of your eager faces… though I do note a bit of apprehension in some of your expressions, as to what lies ahead. So, at the gentle encouragement of the One sending us forth, I will briefly share with you the underlying truth of our journey. Gather around the fire and enjoy the refreshments left there for you, while I share what was given to me…

Underneath the adventure we are about to embark on, the quest will be a biblical journey of discovering who we are in Christ, and the truth of this adventure is to let go of our fear of the unknown.  Peace!  Peace that passeth all understanding!  The journey is not about the destination, but rather about all those seeking to rally around, accept and protect the Gift! 

Have we not all, at one time or another, been runners…running away from that which we know is truly good, simple and right…but are so afraid to step out and accept a gift.  What if it really isn’t free after all?  What if it might be taken away. Perhaps we will want to put the gift back, fearing painful rejection or judgement, or possibly abandonment.  In the spirit of love, I am going to make this so-called adventurous journey with you, using my own truths without fear nor worry, for I have been in the shoes of many and am choosing to discover the truth of actually, really truly, accepting the gift of peace, having survived thus far…

I want you to remember a very important truth and that is me… I am no different from those who join me… I have not figured it all out… I find myself just now emerging into a beautiful place of peace, in a world that may not ever find it!  I am discovering, perhaps as you are, that I have been looking in all the wrong places.  When I heard His call for aid, I rose in FAITH and will now venture forth on this quest, if you will, and for all we know, this is all about teaching Me not you, but we will see…

While I waited for all of you to arrive, I sat for a time in the darkness, considering the unknowns of the journey ahead of us all… quite honestly, I have been here waiting for several days with no word, as to which path to take once we reach the forest ahead. I finally discovered, if I simply wait for the correct timing, clarity always wins out.

I was sitting here by the fire, planning to tell you all that I had no clue yet what to do, when I had kind of a waking dream, don’t judge… I have been sitting here all night, so it is very likely that I dozed off and actually dreamt this, so there is that…

We were walking along that path over there, the one you arrived on just now. Anyways, we headed off down that path and were heading towards the forest, just beyond that distant meadow. As we drew near to a junction in the path, we noticed that one way led off to the right and down the hill to a coastal village (the very place we are destined); the second path headed in the opposite direction and into the mountains.

In the dream, I asked you all to follow me to the mountain path… I explained to you the importance of the journey and that we would, indeed, see the village in the end, but there was still much to be done. I am happy to report that in the dream, everyone wholeheartedly followed along, and we disappeared into the forest. As we walked down the path, I could hear the gentle murmurs from within the group, as everyone began getting to know one another.

Suddenly, the path came to an abrupt end, before a great oak tree. The path seemed to split in multiple directions, each leading to a different part of the woods ahead. Resting underneath the tree lies an old broken down wagon missing a wheel. At the back of the cart is an enormous crate, balancing precariously near the edge. I also remember seeing a note resting upon the crate, illuminated by a nearby Lamppost! I believe we are meant to find that wagon and read the note… other than that, I do not remember anything else.

So, if everyone feels up to the task, please join me as we begin…