Moses’ brother-in-law, Hobab, chose to go back to his own land rather than to go forward with Israel. In so doing he walked away from Israel’s story and from serving as an elder among them (Nu 10:29-32). Demas left the apostolic mission, loving this present world more (2:Tim 4:10). Jesus Himself had disciples that went away (Jn 6:66). Anything in this world to which we want to return is empty compared to the fullness of walking with Jesus. We would miss being part of the great unfolding story of God and His people. The song writer said, “There is nothing to go back to”. Count me in on the story. It is the greatest thing that has ever happened in my life.
“So Jesus asked the twelve, ‘Do you also wish to go away?’ Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God’” John 6:67-69 (NRSV).
