We recently attended a wedding in Albuquerque NM for a nephew on my wife's side of the family. We spent the day before the wedding with her sister Doris & her husband Tim. During that time we traveled to the house we would be having brunch at the next day. When it came time to leave for the brunch there were at least 7 carloads of folks needing to get there, and only Tim and I knew where we were going. Tim took the lead, and I took the 'tail'; a caravan of 8 cars. When we got to the point where we needed to turn, Tim was right behind a semi, and couldn't see the road sign. When the light changed and the truck moved he realized he was in the wrong lane. So as soon as he crossed the intersection he made a u-turn. 6 cars followed suit while waited in the turn lane, enjoying the 'circus' before me.
Now, if you've been reading my blogs, you know I like to find the spiritual application in the circumstances & situations of life. In this one there are several, and if you see one I miss, please share it the comment section.
Tim knew where he was going & how to get there. He'd planned the journey & mapped the route. He just had never figured on a semi blocking his view at the most critical point.
Many of us are like that when it comes to God and eternity. We know where we are going & how to get there. We make plans for our life here, map out our lifes to get where we are going. Sometimes over-confidence can cause to miss a turn at a critical intersection. We need to keep the path before us clear of distractions, stay alert, keep our eyes on the journey & path before us.
Tim also had a group of people following his every move. So do we! Someone is always watching what we are doing because they want to see if what we are doing is right for them too. We sometimes have others following our lead in life, and when we miss a turn, so do they. It's rather important then to keep our paths clear. It's just as important, to know who you are following and to be aware when obstacles get in the way of those you may be following. When Tim got stuck behind the semi, we tried to call him on the cell, but the light changed to quick. Just make sure that the one's your following are aware of the obstacles threatening their path.
Finally, there's the u-turn. Fortunately, there was no traffic and everyone could make the u-turn and get right back on the correct route. God has provided, through Jesus, u-turn's in our lives to get us back on the correct path when obstacles come along and miss critical intersections in our lives.
Thanks for reading.
PJ
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
How Small?
I know it's been awhile (Cindy), so thanks if you're still checking my blog.
We recently had a lightening strike at the church that destroyed our phone system, our fire security system, and my computer. There was some minor stuff, but that was the big stuff. We are currently getting everything replaced. I do love my new computer! It was time for an upgrade anyway.
Here's what's so interesting about this. We had double surge protection with back up battery on both the phone system and my computer. We have lightening rods on the roof cap every 20 feet, each one individually grounded. We have regular times of prayer for the church. One would think we were fairly well protected, I know we did. But the lightening found it's way in through the phone line; a line not even 1/4 in diameter. And everything connected to the phones was destroyed.
Now, that got me thinking about us and the enemy of our souls. I would venture a guess that most of you reading this would consider yourself well guarded. Probably read His Word, pray, give, and serve were needed. I know I do. But I am reminded of a scripture in John were Jesus is telling his disciples it's time to go (He's heading for Gethsemane and his last night on earth). He's telling them that satan is going to come and look him over, looking for a crack were he can get in and deceive Jesus, or find some fault with him; but Jesus says he won't find any. Now if the enemy is going to search Jesus for a chink in his armor, what will he do with us? That's why it SOOOO important to put on the full armor of God everyday; because we never know when 'lightening' is going to strike!
PJ
We recently had a lightening strike at the church that destroyed our phone system, our fire security system, and my computer. There was some minor stuff, but that was the big stuff. We are currently getting everything replaced. I do love my new computer! It was time for an upgrade anyway.
Here's what's so interesting about this. We had double surge protection with back up battery on both the phone system and my computer. We have lightening rods on the roof cap every 20 feet, each one individually grounded. We have regular times of prayer for the church. One would think we were fairly well protected, I know we did. But the lightening found it's way in through the phone line; a line not even 1/4 in diameter. And everything connected to the phones was destroyed.
Now, that got me thinking about us and the enemy of our souls. I would venture a guess that most of you reading this would consider yourself well guarded. Probably read His Word, pray, give, and serve were needed. I know I do. But I am reminded of a scripture in John were Jesus is telling his disciples it's time to go (He's heading for Gethsemane and his last night on earth). He's telling them that satan is going to come and look him over, looking for a crack were he can get in and deceive Jesus, or find some fault with him; but Jesus says he won't find any. Now if the enemy is going to search Jesus for a chink in his armor, what will he do with us? That's why it SOOOO important to put on the full armor of God everyday; because we never know when 'lightening' is going to strike!
PJ
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