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Thursday, June 25, 2026
When I look at a scene like this, a couple of things come to mind. One is the amount of effort and coordination it takes to get people to where they are going. The other is all the stories that a scene like this represents. Each plane has a story and each crew member and passenger have stories.
For example, we can examine the plane farthest to the left that appears to be heading out toward the runway for a takeoff. Where are they going, and what is leading each person to their destination? Are they traveling for work, vacation, or to see family? You can think of your story as you travel whether it is by plane or by walking to your destination.
We know that Jesus loves each person and knows them individually. This brings to mind the following words of Jesus I find interesting and comforting to dig into.
If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
John 14:15-21