God Never Forgets His Own: "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder"

God Never Forgets His Own: "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder"

Traveler's Tales explores the true story behind the famous hymn "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder." The account begins with what seemed like a chance encounter in a Williamsport, Pennsylvania, alley in 1893. Youth pastor James M. Black met a poor girl named Bessie, whose brief life and faithfulness inspired a song that has comforted Christians for over a century. If you are not sure that your salvation is settled, visit https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/]  Hymn History: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder 1. When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. [Refrain] [Refrain] When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll, is called up yon-der, When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there. 2. On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. [Refrain] 3. Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder; I’ll be there. [Refrain] Originally published by Enjoying the Journey HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/hymn-history-when-the-roll-is-called-up-yonder/]

Bible Theme: Lessons from the Wilderness

This episode explores why God often meets his servants in the wilderness — from Moses and David to Elijah, John the Baptist, and Jesus — and how barren places become meeting places where God speaks to His servants.  If you’re walking through a difficult season, the wilderness may be where God refines and speaks to you; open the Word of God, quiet your heart, and listen for His voice in your wilderness today.  Read more on this HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/the-wilderness-and-the-voice-of-god/] Study the life of Elijah with Scott Pauley HERE  [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/a-man-like-us-in-times-like-ours/] Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/travelers-tales/] Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/] to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/]

Raymund Lull: Captive to Christ and Compelled by Love

This episode tells the story of Raymond Lull, a 13th-century scholar and missionary who was transformed by Christ and devoted his life to preaching the gospel among hostile peoples in North Africa, enduring imprisonment and ultimately martyrdom. It challenges listeners to love like Jesus—reaching out to those who oppose or reject us—and points to practical resources to help share the gospel with courage and compassion. Buy a great biography about his life HERE [https://faithworksmedia.com/products/raymund-lull-first-missionary-to-the-muslims]. Read more about his life HERE. [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/christians-you-should-know-raymund-lull/] Find tools for sharing the Gospel HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/resources/witness/]. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/travelers-tales/] Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/] to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/]

Abide With Me: The Dying Pastor's Final Prayer

On his deathbed, pastor Henry Francis Lyte wrote the hymn "Abide with Me," a simple prayer for Christ's presence as life’s shadows fell. The hymn, born from his final sermon and struggles with illness, has comforted generations in churches, hospitals, and at funerals. This episode tells Light's story — his faithful ministry, his last sermon, and the enduring message that when earthly strength fails, Christ's presence remains enough. Hymn Lyrics: Abide With Me" 1. Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away. Change and decay in all around I see. O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3. I need thy presence every passing hour. What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like thyself my guide and strength can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. 4. I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless, ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 5. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes. Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

The Rainbow in Scripture

After the flood, God sets a bow in the clouds as a lasting sign of His covenant, transforming a weapon of war into a symbol of mercy. This episode explores how the rainbow threads from Genesis to Revelation, reminding us of God's faithfulness and the meeting of judgment and grace in Christ. Even amid life's storms, the rainbow reminds us to trust in God's unchanging promises.  Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/travelers-tales/] Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/] to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ [https://enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/]