Who Is Your Commander?

Philippians 3:1-2, 4:4-9; 13

Hebrews 2:17; 4:15-16

I recently viewed the movie Red Tails about the Tuskegee Airmen. In this movie the pilots would all go to their commander first to get their flight orders and then carry out the missions they were given. This reminded me of our daily lives as Christians. With God as our commander we are given instructions to carry out in our daily lives. Whether it involves something seemingly major or something small, like paying a stranger a compliment, it is so important that we trust Him completely that whatever the task may be, it will have an impact. Whatever we are sent to do, trusting God has to be such an integral part of our lives that we begin to take action without second guessing ourselves. The key to not second guessing ourselves is starting to believe that He has provided direction, protection, and given us ability through Christ. It is as simple as literally telling ourselves, "Okay God, I know you didn't bring me here just to be here. Whatever I go through I know it is by You." If trusting our commander is still a struggle, think of the Bible as the map. It contains very detailed and explicit directions for whatever we may face. When a "map" is not handy, there is always the Holy Spirit (some call it our good conscience). Think of it as the GPS to carrying out the will of God.

If second guessing yourself and God's voice is a struggle just remember this. The enemy only wants to take us back to where God has delivered us from. The enemy will never tell us to help someone else but only will try to discourage us from doing so. We are all going places, whether saved or not. Just make sure that Christ is our commander.

Be Well,

Pastors Hines