I watched the
documentary about people who work on
rescue teams that go into disaster
areas. They are equipped and ready to
go at a moment's notice. If there is
an earthquake, a bombing, a flood, an
avalanche or other disaster they're
off. Their job is demanding,
emotionally devastating and rewarding.
Many times they pull out more corpses
than they rescue but still they go on.
There are other
rescue workers who go into action on a
daily basis. They work in the
military; the police; the coast guard;
search and rescue; the fire
department; health care and more. A
big part of their role is to save
lives.
Most children go
through phases of wanting to be some
kind of rescue worker. They recognize
the inherent value in those kind of
roles. I haven't met too many children
who at some point didn't want to be a
fireman, a policeman, a doctor or
nurse. Of course, not every child
holds to that dream for we're all
called to differing roles and given
different gifts. I am thankful for
those who do have the gifts,
personality and desire to take o those
jobs.
I'm grateful for
all those who work in those positions.
They are often unsung heroes who are
under appreciated. To all of you I say
thank you for your dedication, your
courage and you willingness to tackle
what sometimes is an impossible task
even at risk to yourself.
I'm even more
grateful for the biggest rescue worker
of them all. Jesus rescues us from our
sins. There is no rescue worker like
Him.
Salvation
is found in no one else, for there
is no other name under heaven given
to men by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 NIV
He rescues us
even knowing that we would throw
ourselves into harms way again.
But God
demonstrates his own love for us in
this: While we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 NIV
Once He's
rescued us, we're rescued for good.
My sheep
listen to my voice; I know them, and
they follow me. I give them eternal
life, and they shall never perish;
no one can snatch them out of my
hand. My Father, who has given them
to me, is greater than all; no one
can snatch them out of my Father's
hand. I and the Father are one.
John 10:27-30 NIV
Until next time,
spend some time thanking your ultimate
rescuer.
Hallelu Yah
(Praise God)
Be blessed
Kevin
