The Greatest Attraction on the Journey by G. B. Starr

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 23, 1914

The Greatest Attraction on the Journey

By G. B. Starr

G. B. STARR

JESUS prayed that his followers might be with him where he was, that they might behold his glory which he had with the Father. "Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." John 17: 24.

Many see in the answer to this prayer a blessed journey with Christ to other worlds. In imagination they visit Jupiter, Saturn, and thousands of other worlds, and behold the glories of creation there displayed,—glories not seen in our little world, for each world has its special attractions; and so we talk of this journey and rejoice in anticipation of all that such a universe trip could bring, accentuated by the company of loved ones.

But to some the chief attraction of those glorious journeys will be Jesus himself, for "they are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth" (Rev. 14: 4), and Jesus is better and more attractive than any world or anything else he ever made, and "the heavens are the work of his hands." Having Jesus to lead the way, having him to teach us, to point out the glories and special attractions, being always with him, is the attraction of attractions, the joy of joys. He will lead us, he will fill us with continual joy. "For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." Rev. 7: 17.

Melrose, Mass.