As hard as I try, I never try to question why God picks a particular song to wake me each day. So many days and I have mentioned sometimes, I wake up to song that I have not heard in years or have not even thought of in such a long time. Other times, it's a song that I recently heard. Some of the songs, I absolutely love, can tell you the history and can remember the very first time I heard it. Often, the song brings back to my memory, an event or a special occasion. Many times, the song is a perfect song for my soul that particular day but I think there are other times, the song is given to me to share with someone through my posts where their heart may need a little lift. Regardless, I know, God has a plan, a purpose and I pray that I'm always able to communicate a few words that gives HIm the glory and His purpose is served!
"I'm Nearer Home Than I Was Yesterday" is a song I do not know too much about. I know if you ever heard The Happy Goodman Family in the 60's and 70's sing on the Gospel Jubilee or at a concert you heard them sing it. It was also sung by many others, The Cathedrals, The Sego Brothers and Naomi, Jimmy Swaggart, Gov. Jimmie Davis to name a few. I was curious this morning and did a quick google search and could not find too much other than a few that sang it and copies of the lyrics. But I still do not know the year it was written or the name of the person who wrote it. So I will quickly and simply share a very personal memory.
In January, 2018, I took a short ambulance ride from Jacksonville ER to Gadsden Regional ICU. I knew then but I know even better now, that I was in pretty bad shape during that ride. But while that EMT was working with me, "I'm Nearer Home Than I Was Yesterday" came to my mind. The words, "I've walked with God, through all the years. Through flame and flood, through pain and tears. I'll follow Him, His voice is so great. I'm nearer home, than I was yesterday." came to my thoughts. And then the old hymn, "Blessed Assurance" came to my mind. What a comfort, peace and joy these songs brought. I wasn't planning on leaving that day, but if God's work for me in this life was done, it was ok.
Well, 2 1/2 years have passed. I'm 66 years old and don't feel as good as I use too. I can't do the things I once did but I'm thankful for God's healing and so many of the issues I had when I left the hospital have improved. But one thing I continue to know is "I'm Nearer Home Than I Was Yesterday.' I like the words in the last verse. "Each thought I think, each breath I take. Each step brings me nearer, to heavens gate. I'll shout when I am called away. I'm nearer home, than I was yesterday."
I pray you will enjoy hearing "I'm Nearer Home Than I Was Yesterday" and hope you have a fantastic Saturday!
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