Dependability

Friday, September 03, 2010
Dependability. Being counted on. Being trustworthy. Can others count on you? For a short time (a couple years) I got the privilege of serving in the Fire Service as both a Chaplain and First Responder/Fire Fighter. I always found that regardless of whether or not it was a working structure fire or a chest pain call, when people pick up the phone and call 911, they expect you to be there. They expect those who serve in emergency services to be dependable, to be trustworthy, to show up when they need them the most. And rightfully so. But this morning that just has me thinking.
You may not be a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or emergency responder of any sort, but it stands to reason – there’s more than likely someone depending on you. Last night I had the awesome opportunity to meet with a group of parents who entrust their teenagers to me in my student ministry. I saw a group of people who know what it means to be trusted by someone else. For 13 or more years their kids have depended on them for things like a roof over their head, food in their belly, emotional support, teaching about life in general. And they’ve willingly accepted the task. And I tip my hat to them.
But today you’re going to walk into a school, or a place of business, or a home. And there are most definitely people there who look to you – they count on you. As a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, I have the answer for humanity’s sin problem. I have the solution to what ails the human race. I know how a person can have their sin forgiven, receive a relationship with Christ, and be headed for heaven. I’ve got all that, and whether the lost around me know it or not, they’re depending on me to share it.
And so share it I will. When God gives me the opportunity, whether in word, deed, or both – I want to share it. Dependability – it’s a crucial trait for us all to grasp, especially when it comes to our ever important job of sharing Him with them.
PS: would you please continue to lift up Jake Pruett and his wife Nikki and their families? Jake is still in CCU and only God has the power to change that. Thank you.

That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
Blake

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