One of my favorite documentaries followed three men who rode their Harley choppers across the US.
What fascinated me about this trip was the lack of things they brought. These were not nice, big, comfortable baggers fully loaded that these guys were riding. They were stripped down to the bare essentials motorcycles, with a few belongings strapped to sissy bars.
Often they were riding through places where gas stations were so far apart they needed gas cans strapped to these same sissy bars in order to make it.
I discovered two things about myself as I watched them. First, I don't have the knowledge it would take to take care of a motorcycle on my own as they did, and second, I would not even know where to start to pack for a journey like that.
What is important to bring, what is essential?
Fortunately when it comes to our life in Christ, the provision has already been made. We don't have to stress over whether or not we have all we need.
Reading 2 Peter today we find,
"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV)
Our greatest road trip is truly our life, and fortunately we do not go this one alone.
