Decisions

Posted in | at 9:42 AM

I was talking with a friend last night about two very possible scenarios for the United States in the near future:

  1. An Electro-magnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon detonated at a high altitude over the central United States that would basically render useless all of our current technology that relies upon electricity
  2. The possibility of a nuclear strike on one or more of our large cities.
While both scenarios were horrible to ponder, the question arose as to which would be the better choice for the population if a decision like that were to be made.

We vehemently debated the pros and cons of the choices for over two hours. When the debate came to a close, we both agreed that making a decision for either would be very, very difficult because of the costs to human life with each choice. Simply put, the ramifications of a decision for either would be horrifying.

That conversation last night got me to thinking about life in general. Everyone has to make decisions every day...and I am no different. However, as a Christian, I feel an added burden because the decisions I make do not just reflect upon me or my family, but on the body of Christ and Christ himself. With that being said, I find that decisions I must make are no lest fraught with angst than the decision discussed above. Do I allow this or that into my home, what level of association do I have with this person or that, what impact will my words have on this particular situation, etc....

The point I am trying to make is that our individual decisions, though not of the magnitude of my opening example, are no less important. Make them with care for their ramifications could be wide-spread and far reaching!

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All or Nothing...

Posted in | at 9:37 AM

I had an individual recently comment that it is "all or nothing" with me. I got to thinking about that statement and want to pose this question: Is there really any other way to be?

Nobody likes indecision. You don't want someone who vacillates between two polar opposite opinions. Nobody likes wishy-washy people. As a matter of fact, Jesus himself commented in judgment on the Church at Laodicea, saying "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." (Revelation 3:15,16 NKJV) Stern words for a lukewarm church!

As I seek to follow God in all things, I find that there is no "gray area." Rather, I find things to be very much "black and white" with Him. You're either on or off, in or out, right or wrong, righteous or evil. There is no mixing of the two! Can you be partly evil? Partly on? I don't think so.

And so, in the sum of things, I find myself either hot or cold, but not in the middle on much. Sure, there are things that require serious thought before plunging in; but once the decision is made, I make it and stay the course.

After serious reflection, I find the comment to be a compliment. Thanks!

I'll close with a famous statement: "There is no try...there is only do or do not!" - Yoda, Jedi Master

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