The hit series Lost ran for 6 seasons on ABC beginning in 2004. When a plane crashes off a mystical island in the South Pacific, passengers hoping to arrive in Los Angeles are forced to struggle to survive. While many are eager to find a way off this island, others are grateful to have a new leash on life. Whenever anyone reaches a cross roads in life, you might wonder, “am I lost or merely in uncharted territories?”
“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?” – Luke 15:8
Though most people think getting lost is for those directionally challenged, there are two other possibilities. In the film Top Gun, after Goose dies, Maverick played by Tom Cruise becomes mentally lost, unable to concentrate while trying to fly his fighter jet. Meanwhile, if anyone has ever endured a painful childhood, you might suffer from soul spirit hurts like Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting, trying the understand why he was abused.
Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him, Matthew 4:11.
Whether you are physically, mentally or spiritually lost, its essential to receive the support that you need. After overcoming the Devil’s temptations, angels came to Jesus’ aid. During a counseling session, Robin Williams playing the role of a psychologist lets Will know, “it’s not your fault.” Finally, when everyone gave up on Maverick, his Flight Commander Viper provided the boost he needed to tarry on. In the same way, all believers should extend a helping hand to anyone who looks or seems lost.
by Jay Mankus
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