March 5th, 2026
by Ben Lownsdale
by Ben Lownsdale
I sometimes think about Frodo's journey to the Undying Lands to that of the believer's journey to heaven. You see, Frodo was asked to do the impossible: take the Ring of Power to Mordor and destroy it. He was asked to do it against incredible odds too. He was up against the deepest hate, darkest foes, and greatest obstacles anyone could ever imagine.
A little Hobbit - the "most remarkable of creatures" Gandalf said of them. Humble, simple, peaceable, unassuming, and surprising; virtues that, as it turns out, can change the world. The similarities are unavoidable really, for you see, the Christian is like a Hobbit. We're creatures in a world filled with hate, violence, and darkness. We seek peace and tranquility, but the world hates the power of our humility, the simplicity of our Message, and the promise of Peace we represent. To those who seek power, our meekness is considered weakness. To those who love darkness, our light is incomprehensible. To those who seek to build earthly kingdoms, we represent their demise.
So often, along the journey, harm is incurred. Frodo's journey meant that he would inevitably and permanently be harmed for being the ringer bearer - a burden of responsibility that was his alone to bear. Thus, Frodo's calling exposed him to attacks that would leave scars, betrayals he could never forget, and trauma he couldn't shake. So, the only way that Frodo could escape his injuries was in the hope of the Undying Lands, a place that was more reward than release.
Similarly, the Chrisitan life is a call to be a Gospel-bearer; a privilege that can often seem like a deep burden that is ours alone to bear. We are called to join the Lord on a seemingly impossible journey where harm WILL BE incurred; a life that assumes danger and guarantees injury. But the Lord is faithful because He has prepared a place for us that will rid us of the harmful effects of this world. Heaven is its name.
Heaven is the reward of the Christian; a place where God wipes away every tear, heals every wound, and restores us unto Himself. It's our reward for a job well done, for a journey well-trod. For Frodo, reaching the Undying Lands meant that his burden had finally been lifted, that his pain was finally over, and that his rest had finally come. This is what awaits the believer in Heaven as well – an unending Paradise where unhindered access will be given to us with God.
Keep up the good work, Christian. Your reward waits ahead of you in heaven!
Blessings,
Bro. Ben
A little Hobbit - the "most remarkable of creatures" Gandalf said of them. Humble, simple, peaceable, unassuming, and surprising; virtues that, as it turns out, can change the world. The similarities are unavoidable really, for you see, the Christian is like a Hobbit. We're creatures in a world filled with hate, violence, and darkness. We seek peace and tranquility, but the world hates the power of our humility, the simplicity of our Message, and the promise of Peace we represent. To those who seek power, our meekness is considered weakness. To those who love darkness, our light is incomprehensible. To those who seek to build earthly kingdoms, we represent their demise.
So often, along the journey, harm is incurred. Frodo's journey meant that he would inevitably and permanently be harmed for being the ringer bearer - a burden of responsibility that was his alone to bear. Thus, Frodo's calling exposed him to attacks that would leave scars, betrayals he could never forget, and trauma he couldn't shake. So, the only way that Frodo could escape his injuries was in the hope of the Undying Lands, a place that was more reward than release.
Similarly, the Chrisitan life is a call to be a Gospel-bearer; a privilege that can often seem like a deep burden that is ours alone to bear. We are called to join the Lord on a seemingly impossible journey where harm WILL BE incurred; a life that assumes danger and guarantees injury. But the Lord is faithful because He has prepared a place for us that will rid us of the harmful effects of this world. Heaven is its name.
Heaven is the reward of the Christian; a place where God wipes away every tear, heals every wound, and restores us unto Himself. It's our reward for a job well done, for a journey well-trod. For Frodo, reaching the Undying Lands meant that his burden had finally been lifted, that his pain was finally over, and that his rest had finally come. This is what awaits the believer in Heaven as well – an unending Paradise where unhindered access will be given to us with God.
Keep up the good work, Christian. Your reward waits ahead of you in heaven!
Blessings,
Bro. Ben
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