Which Way Are You Going?
I-10 tip line
These I-10 shootings in Phoenix have everyone talking. There’ve been fourteen recent shootings so far attributed to the possible “sniper.”
They’ve been saying to be vigilant, be aware, be cautious; these shootings are not
only an act of domestic terrorism, but they are just inches away from tragedy.
I’ve heard the fear in voices and seen the fright in the eyes of those who continue to talk of it.
I listened to stories of people taking alternate routes to avoid the frightening freeways where the shooter has struck. I’ve heard of those wearing helmets and seeking bulletproof windshields.
And I’ve heard the opposite—people continuing down 1-10 and refusing to live in fear or be a victim.
I’ve heard of people doing nothing.
And I’ve heard, “What shooter?”
To me, it’s yet another reminder that, at any given moment, you may “get that call” or find yourself caught in someone’s cross-hairs and be GONE.
Truth is we never know when we will breathe our last breath.
But there is ONE who does know.
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13
And there’s an enemy out there even more deadly than the shooter.
He seeks to kill and destroy every soul that travels on every freeway in fright.
On each rough and rocky road he sits in wait.
Even those unsuspecting, he has in his cross-hairs.
And he is really, really skilled.
Each of us reacts differently to this news. Each of us must choose a way—
And it is a Life or death choice.
“Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ –Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.’”—John 4:5-6
Some fear death, uncertain of their futures and their “ever after.” You see it in their eyes and in their voices-They’re avoiding I-10.
Some ignore warnings and do nothing. They continue down their rough roads never knowing what might lie in wait around the next corner.
Some will take vitamins, exercise, live a good life and embrace their present, putting their trust in things of this w
orld. They spent a lot on the bulletproof windshield.
Yet, there is One way through this.
This way was “paved” over 2000 years ago.
“Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.” Luke 3:5
Those of us who choose this Way will be prepared. Yet, we will rest assured, travel fearlessly, walk in love and know where our Help comes from—it’s better than bullet proof glass.
And It lasts for eternity.
“The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Psalm 128:1
We know the Way is Jesus who protects His children from any enemies’ crosshairs.
He paved the Way for each of us.
“All of creation
All of the earth
Make straight a highway
A path for the Lord
Jesus is coming soon”
—Kristian Stanfill
I know the Way I am traveling.
Which way will you choose?
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