Flying by the Instruments by Larry Refsland
I’m not a pilot, but I have done my share of “flying by the seat of my pants!” I read somewhere that when pilots are going through training a simple exercise proves to them the necessity of learning to fly by the instruments. They put the pilot-in-training on a swivel chair, blindfold him, and spin him around. The one in the chair has to try to tell which way he is moving, when he has stopped, and which direction he is facing. The new pilot never gets it right. The reason is, the fluid in the ear canal causes a distortion of balance and perception. The lesson is clear: there are times when your senses tell you one thing, and your instruments another. Believe the instruments! In our daily lives, we can find ourselves off-balance, or unsure of our direction. I’ve found the best instrument panel to use in order to get my proper bearings is the Bible. Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” The word of God is a lamp that lights our path and shows us the way to go. It always points the way to God through Jesus. When we look to Him for help, the world stops spinning, and things come into focus. His word gives life and protects us from going off-course. Our feelings can’t always be trusted, but the word of God is 100% reliable. May I encourage you to get familiar with this instrument panel? It will keep you from danger and lead you to abundant life! |
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