SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Flying
Solo
Read: John 14:15-27
Do you not know that
you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of
God dwells in you? —1 Corinthians 3:16
May 20-21, 1927,
marked a turning point in aviation history as
Charles Lindbergh made the
first-ever solo, nonstop, trans-Atlantic
flight. There had been other flights
across the Atlantic, but none
were accomplished by a pilot flying alone. It was
a historic achievement.
When Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget Field in Paris, he
was thronged
by thousands of admirers applauding his success. And when he
returned
to America, he was further honored with parades and awards in
celebration
of his individualistic courage and spirit.
Even though
Lindbergh’s solo flight was dangerous, living in this fallen
world of ours can
be far more so. Followers of Christ, however, can be
encouraged and comforted
that we never have to “fly solo.” The night
before His crucifixion, Jesus
promised that He would not abandon us but
would send His Spirit to be with us
and in us (John 14:16-17). The apostle
Paul later affirmed this, saying, “Do
you not know that you are the temple
of God and that the Spirit of God dwells
in you?” (1 Cor. 3:16).
In a world filled with
despair and trouble, we can take courage. The Holy
Spirit lives within us,
providing us with His peace and comfort
(John 14:26-27). Aren’t you thankful
that you never have to fly solo?
Father,
allow me today to rest in You, to walk with
Your
Son, and to lean on Your Spirit.
Thank
You for Your never-failing presence,
helping
me in all the challenges of life. Amen.
The Spirit within us
guarantees that we’re never alone.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
