They say it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. I've pondered this before. But at this very moment, I'm going to say that is false. It's absolutely about the destination. Bare with me here...
Why? Why is it about the destination? What about all those moments along the way?
I think we need to back up even further and ask, what is your destination? Do you know? If you don't know then how can you possibly decide- is it about the journey or the destination? If you do know your destination, perhaps the answer of what your destination is will help clarify this.
My destination is Heaven. Heaven is where I will spend all eternity. This life, even if I live to somehow be 100, is so short compared to eternity. It's about my destination. It's about Heaven. It's about Jesus.
When that is clarified, this makes more sense. Life makes more sense. And it comes about full circle where in fact since it's about the destination, which ultimately is Jesus, it's also about the journey, still Jesus.
Why? Because I am a Christian. I'm not a Christian because I say that is my "religion." I am not a Christian because I go to church. I am a Christian because I am saved and I have a relationship with Christ Jesus. My entire life is lived for Him, because He died for us. I strive to do what is good, what is right what is true. I strive to be the best version of myself, following God's will. That's not to say I don't fail, I do. But Jesus remains in my heart.
If you have the same destination, does how you are living clearly tell others that's your destination?
So does it really matter? Is it the journey or the destination or both? And if you don't know your destination can you truly answer this question? And if you can't answer this question, what in fact are you living for and how does that define you? Is it worth it? Is living your life for anything other than the One who died for you to be here really worth it?
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. Philippians 1:21-26
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