The Way - Equipped for Battle

While lost in the woods a little boy was overheard asking his dad, “Daddy, which way do we go? Is it this way or that way?” The dad who was also unsure about the right path said, “Son, I'm not really sure, but hold my hand and we will try to find the way.” Step by step the father turned this way and then that. He went up hills and down hills. He bent over for low branches, and crawled through small opening, and although the young lad wasn't really sure where his father was taking him, he knew he only had to do one thing, hold his daddy's hand. Finally, daylight shined through what appeared to be the edge of the woods, and the little boy could see the relief upon his father's face. “Now I know the way” the appreciative father said to his son. “I knew I could trust you dad,” the boy said with a smile as he ran for the clearing with his father fast beside him.

So, what happens when a person is lost? What if a group of people are lost? What if a country is lost, and what if there seems to be no way out of the forest? More than likely most would desire to have a person or leader who could lead them out. From the appearance of today, there are many who are reaching out, but there seems to be no “Father-like” hand stretched back toward them. Perhaps that is part of the difficulty. The hands that have been extended with great promise to lead them out in the past have done nothing more than put them deeper and deeper into the woods. Maybe there is another “father” out there who will willingly take the hands of all who will trust him and lead them to the clearing once again.

But then again, who will be trusted? Most would rather see examples of others being led out before they take that risk again. “Let's have a little proof,” is their mantra, and “We've heard this story before” is their rebuttal. Is it any wonder that a great historical book records one saying, “I am the way?” People need a way, and the proof is demonstrated every day, week, month and year in this country. “The Way” would be a very nice present during this season, and one supposes it is only one outstretched hand away.

Until tomorrow...Why Say More?

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