Our Rescuer

Verse of the Day:
John 1:14


The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

A man was performing a covert operation, freeing hostages from a building in some dark part of the world.  His team flew by helicopter, made their way to the compound and stormed into the room where the hostages had been imprisoned for months.  The room was filthy and dark.  The hostages were curled up in a corner, terrified.  When the men (Navy SEALs) entered the room, they heard the gasps of the hostages.  The SEALs stood at the door and called out to the prisoners, telling them that they were Americans.  The SEALs asked the hostages to follow them, but they wouldn't.  They sat there on the floor and hid their eyes in fear.  They were not of healthy mind and didn't believe their rescuers were really Americans.  

The SEALs stood there, not knowing what to do.  They couldn't possibly carry everybody out.  The man leading the operation got an idea.  He put down his weapon, took off his helmet, and curled up tightly next to the other hostages, getting so close his body was almost touching some of theirs.  He softened the look on his face and put his arms around them.  He was trying to show them he was one of them.  None of the prison guards would have done this.  He stayed there for a little while until some of the hostages started to look at him, finally meeting his eyes.  The man whispered that they were Americans and they were there to rescue them.  'Will you follow us?' he asked.  The hero stood to his feet and one of the hostages did the same, then another, until all of them were willing to go.  All of the hostages safely made it onto American aircraft carriers.  (Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller)

Jesus became man so that we would be able to trust Him.  He loves His people and cares deeply about us.  The decision to follow Him is very much life the decision of the hostages to follow  their rescuer.  

God is asking you everyday to follow Him.  What decision are you making?

Peace, love & prayers-

K