When we want to get somewhere most quickly, we usually take an airplane. We’ve become accustomed to the routine of flying: buying a ticket, getting to the airport, going through security, waiting for our flight to be called, finding our seat, enduring the flight, and finally landing at our new location. All in all, flying is the fastest, easiest and safest way to travel, especially over long distances.
One of the most dangerous aspects of flying is landing. I read somewhere a humorous note that said, “Landings Must Equal Take-offs,” but rarely do we think of the people it takes to make that happen: ticket agents, pilots, mechanics, and especially the Air Traffic Controller. A friend
Approaching the airport, the pilot of his fully loaded aircraft radioed ahead and received no answer. It was discovered that the Air Traffic Controller had fallen asleep! The good news was that the plane landed safely. The person at the airport woke up in time!
The Good News for us each day is that we all have an ultimate Air Traffic Controller, our God who never sleeps. Psalm 121:3-4, assures us, “My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth …Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” In our travels by flight, we rarely think of the essential person who directs air traffic, but we can be assured he or she is there, making sure we will land safely.
Even more surely, we have a Divine Life Controller helps us live the best way. We can count on God. He knows the dangers we face each day and will tirelessly direct our life for our good and His glory. God sent His only Son Jesus to make sure we have an escort to direct us on our journey of life. Following Jesus, we will safely arrive where God wants us to be.
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life.” (Psalm 121:7)
Rev. Bob Tasler, www.bobtasler.com
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