LOST In The Fray...

Have you ever been lost? I remember being in the middle of the desert in Iraq when my vehicle suddenly quit. We didn't have GPS back then, and trying to use a map and a compass to “dead reckon” your way in the desert is almost impossible. First of all, there aren’t any mountains around you, and the sand dunes are prone to change overnight if the wind is blowing hard enough. So, my driver and I opted for the next best option, we took stock of the weapons we had available, armed ourselves and headed out, certain that if we encountered any civilians we would be able to “persuade” them to help us. As fate would have it, we found a farmer. This man quickly noticed the fire power we were toting, and generously offered to use his tractor to haul our “Hummer” to the nearest military unit. We weren’t sure of our location, but this man knew where we were. He also know the location of our closest ally.

Many times in life we may find ourselves in unfamiliar territory in the spiritual sense. We face numerous situations that can lead us to be overcome with emotions such as fear, doubt, anger, and etc. When we find ourselves in such predicaments, we may be prone to make choices that can cause us to fall into sin and trouble. During those times, it’s important to realize that we may not have the strength to “reckon” our way out; nor do we have the will power to make the right choices. But the power of Christ within us – the same power that raised Jesus from the dead – is more than sufficient to lead us to do the right thing. But we have to first admit our inability to find our way on our own and ask God for help. We don’t like to do that. It means we are no longer in control. But it is a necessary step if we want to live a life that honors the Lord. So the next time you find yourself in a situation where the odds are favorable for you to choose a path that leads to disobedience and sin, take stock of the power of Christ within you and follow Him. If you’ll take that small moment to consider where you are, who you are, and whom you are with, you’ll find that you are more likely to make the right decision. And soon you’ll also find that you’re no longer lost in the fray, floundering between following the way of the Spirit or the way of the flesh… 

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