When I was in meditation the other morning, I received a very interesting message. I focus on Jesus when I meditate. I think about a verse from the Bible. I usually think of something Jesus said and I close my eyes and let the Holy Spirit take me wherever He needs me to go. During the meditation the other morning, I saw wagons. I saw a train. I saw a wagon that belonged to me and it got attached to other wagons. They were red. I am not sure the color has any significance but that is what I saw. Then I realized that by attaching myself to those wagons, I was part of the right train. This train was going very fast. It was steady and strong. Even though it was very fast, the ride was smooth. I knew I was in the right place. I got on the right train. The Holy Spirit explained that it was my train of thoughts. I was on the right train of thoughts but sometimes I get on the wrong train. I sometimes ride the train of negativity. I find a comfortable seat and I stay there. The train is so comfortable that it becomes as cozy as my living room. I find myself at home on the wrong train.
I don’t want to hop on and off the right train and get on the wrong train. I don’t want to find comfort in what doesn’t serve me. Negative thoughts, doubts and fear don’t serve us at all. I used to think that a little fear would motivate me. It did. It motivated me to take time away from the Lord and that is never the right thing to do. We need to banish fear and doubt. We need to stop entertaining negative thoughts. They should not become our homes. They are never the right train of thought. Now, every time I get on that train of despair, I pull the emergency brake and I jump right off the train. How do I do that? I speak against those negative thoughts. I tell them that they are not my reality. I claim what is rightfully mine in the name of Jesus. Jesus said that He would never leave me nor forsake me so if He is with me then I have nothing to worry about.
The right train is a worry-free train. It is the train of hope that takes you to a place where faith reigns and doubt is abolished. On this train, you hear God’s voice. He makes announcements every now and then about where you are and about where you are going. His announcements are filled with hope and they make you joyful. How can you hear His voice on that train? Meditate on His Word. It has His voice in it and it is extremely beautiful. Get in the Word as often as you can and sit on the train of peace. The right train has all the accommodations you need including giant doses of peace. If you are feeling irritated and frustrated today, you need to get off that train. You are on the wrong train. Our thoughts and emotions are influenced by our train of thoughts. Don’t let your mind take you to the wrong feelings. You will end up acting in a way that does not reflect the Lord who is living in you. Yes, friend, as a believer the Lord dwells in you and He wants you to stay on His train.Keep meditating on Jesus! May God bless you and protect you and remember that Jesus is alive and well and He will always love you!
Suggested reading: Proverbs 4:23; Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8