Landmarks

Just the other day a friend of mine was telling stories about growing up in Kansas. He told me about going into Dodge City once and seeing grave markers and other signs that indicated that some of the most famous Lawmen and Outlaws were buried in Dodge City. My friend is some what of a history buff and he knew for a fact that most of the signage and/or grave markers were inaccurate. He told of the time he asked a tour guide about the claims of Billy the Kid being buried there and the tour guide just laughed and said, “Well you see, it just makes a better story if you can tell people that all these bad guys are buried in Dodge City.”

My friend went on to tell me about driving out in the country in Kansas and how it is much different than traveling around North Texas. He told me of the time he had been driving for some time and on both sides of the road there was nothing to see but corn. He went on to describe the feeling of being lost in the middle of nowhere with no map and no landmarks to help him find his way. He said, “Driving around North Texas is much easier with all the landmarks because if you know your landmarks, you will never get lost.”

That so true, “if you know your landmarks, you will never get lost”. In my life there are certain things that are always true, unshakeable and they can not be moved. Things such as the love that is shown to me by my wife of almost 30 years, the love and support shown to me by my parents for over 52 years, and the unconditional love, grace and mercy shown to me daily by my heavenly Father. Those things I can count on to always be true. When my life gets a little crazy or I loose my way just a bit I can focus on those things and find my way back home.

For those of us who are Christ followers it is always good to keep your eyes on your Spiritual Landmarks. Keeping your eyes on the Cross of Jesus to remind you that “God so loved you that he sent His only Son so that you might have life…” Keeping your eyes on the empty tomb to remind you that God is mighty and powerful and He has won the victory over death and that He is preparing a place for all those who keep their eyes on Jesus and follow in His steps. These and other landmarks will help you stay centered and find your way home.

So my friends, stay close to your spiritual landmarks and don’t let the confusion of this world distract you on your spiritual journey. Satan will do his best to cause you to loose your way, but don’t fall for it. Satan will try to convince you that Jesus Christ was only a man and he is dead and buried, but don’t fall for it. Jesus is not buried in a tomb in Holy Lands and he is not buried in Dodge City or anywhere else. He is alive and with his Father in heaven and they are looking forward to you joining them for all eternity. So don’t loose your way, keep your eyes on Jesus.

Love God. Go Love Others.