Thursday, August 23, 2001
Thursday, August 23, 2001
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows
me
will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."
A very confused-looking and red-faced pilot emerged from the cockpit, carrying his bags.
"Sorry,"
he said, "wrong plane."
What happens when the pilot does not know where he is headed? There are people today who are
very confused because they have looked to the wrong persons to help them find the meaning they
seek. Religions are a dime a dozen in today's world. New ones are proliferating every year. Many
people are blindly accepting strange theologies--theologies that will not help them find light.
Don't let the fades of today move you from the one who gives you fulness of life.
(John 8:12
NRSV)
During the "rush hour" at Houston's Hobby Airport, a flight was delayed due to a mechanical
problem. Since they needed the gate for another flight, the aircraft was backed away from the gate
while the maintenance crew worked on it. The passengers were then told the new gate number,
which was some distance away. Everyone moved to the new gate, only to find that a third gate
had
been designated. After some further shuffling, everyone got on board. As they were settling in, the
flight attendant made the standard announcement, "We apologize for the inconvenience of this
last-minute gate change. This flight is going to Washington, D.C. If your destination is not
Washington, D.C., then you should 'deplane' at this time."
Dear God, your gift of life has changed me forever. Move me to share it with joy. Amen.
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