Border experiences.

Border experiences. Jacob, just as he was leaving Canaan slept only to dream about seeing a stairway that reached heaven.
Jesus would refer to same.
We now know that God will do same for us.
Jacob, just as he re-entered Canaan would struggle with the Angel.
Two times that God would intervene at the border.

Elijah would see an Angel as he left the promised land.
He would later have an encounter with God as he was about to return.
Jesus would cross a stormy Sea of Galilee and encounter two demoniacs in Gadarea.
Paul would almost drown as he left for Rome, and would get bit by a venomous snake once he reached land.

As we make stops along the way there are opportunities to be led, strengthened, helped and provided for by a loving God that will his utmost for us as we follow his lead.
These stops along the way help define our walk, and of course are the basis for experiences that stay with us.
So, no matter what the destination may be, we know that we only have to walk in the right direction with God's help.
We will always know that he is with us.