Aliens?

Here is a blog posting from August 2, 2005. It was pertinent then ... and just as pertinent today. Read and reflect.

Aliens?

If you have been in touch with the news this week, you have heard that after many delays, the space shuttle is back in space. However, cameras have spotted a potential problem. It seems that some of the filler between the tiles on the underbelly of the shuttle is protruding. NASA fears that upon reentry, this protruding filler may ignite and lead to another Columbia-type disaster. The protruding filler must be removed. To do so will require one of the astronauts to take a space walk and perform a task never done before in outer space. Therefore, NASA is taking every precaution and preparing diligently the astronauts on the shuttle to carry out this task. Why the fuss? Because what would be a simple task on earth is proven much more difficult in space. We were not made to function in outer space. Earth is our home. When it comes to space – we are aliens. So to do even simple things in that harsh and unfriendly environment requires huge amounts of effort, training, and equipment!

When it comes to our walk through this life, the Bible says we Christians, like the astronauts in space, are aliens here on this earth (check out 1 Peter 1:1 and 2:11). As such, we often find life to be harsh and discomforting. But we should not be surprised. This world is not our home. Our true home (heaven) awaits us somewhere down the road. But God has given us His Holy Spirit to accompany us through this life. He is with us to equip, encourage, and enable us to live out our faith – no matter how difficult or unfriendly our environment. Are you truly relying upon Him? Don’t underestimate your need or His power!

Thanks for stopping by . . .

pj