One Day Nearer Home

"For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed" Romans 13.11b)

I remember lengthy, family trips when our road-weary children would sigh, "Are we there yet?" "No," we'd say, "but we're nearer than we were." 

It occurs to me that this is the perspective that can give us hope and cheer when our days are weary and long, for our salvation is nearer to us today than when we first believed.

Some of you rise each morning to endure hours of sickness and pain. Others face loneliness and seclusion. Still others see nothing ahead but long days of mindless endeavor and weary plodding. Look up! This may be the day that Jesus will come for you, or you will go to him.

But if not, know this: Your salvation is nearer to you this day than when you first believed. You're one day nearer home. 

Just one day nearer home, 

As shadows of the night descend. 

Just one day less to roam 

As fading twilight colors blend. 

Beneath that starry dome 

I'll rest beside my Guide and Friend, 

With each day's tramping, nightly camping, 

One day nearer Home.  —Harry D. Loes

David Roper