I was tempted to name today’s blog “Beam me up Scotty” after a line from the television series Star Trek. Instead, I resisted this urge by focusing on my real intention, being propped up by God, Exodus 17:11-13. The picture above is a rock formation from a cave in Virginia often used as a prop to hold yourself up during the hour long Skyline Caverns tour. Personally, when I’ve grown tired of the ups and downs life throws at you, I often lose my way.
In the exploratory stage of my faith journey, God used a high school sharing group to prop me up like Moses in Exodus 17. As I began to listen to the struggles other people my own age were having, God showed me the importance of leaning on one another. This biblical principle is clearly demonstrated by Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 4:1o, two people are better than one. While reflecting on my nearly 30 years of learning how to follow Christ, God has provided countless people to prop me up spiritually in times of need.
When you fall publicly, God reveals to you who your true friends are in life. Acts of kindness, generosity and shepherding help you get back on your feet, dust yourself off and provide a sense of hope for the future. Although I still feel like a webble wobble, the Lord has sent me people like Brad, Spencer and Jon to prop me back up so I don’t fall over the pit of despair. Look around today to see who the Lord can use you to help prop up with the Lord’s strength, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
by Jay Mankus
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