“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20 KJV
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My life took a hard turn in my 60th year. The job I’d had for 18 years ended and the job I found was completely across the state – a 4 hour drive time to be exact.
My new job was managing an information services division at a college that is dedicated to distance learning. Part of the job included managing the maintenance of the many towers scattered within the 24,000 square miles the college serviced.
I will tell you truthfully, I’ve never paid much attention to towers before. I’d see the red light flash off in the distance and glance quickly away. I would recognize one along a road, but never paid it much mind. I didn’t realize the critical element it was in reaching people and giving the opportunity to learn in remote regions. Now I see the lifeline of communication towers bring to desolate areas – kind of like Jesus!
Jesus’ love shines forth as a beacon to the unloved and the unlovable. Jesus walks with us every day, speaking to us, encouraging us, guiding our way – yet most of the time we don’t even recognize Him; we pass Him by unnoticed.
My God, please keep me ever aware of my surroundings and what it is that You want me to do with that awareness. Please let me always hear Your voice and heed Your call. Let me recognize the lifeline of hope and healing you bring to desolate areas. Guide my steps Lord, even if they stop at the bottom of a giant tower.
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Linda J. Humes 