Not all EXIT's lead to something Better

A few years ago, during an early morning flight, I experienced one of the coldest flights I had ever been on. I mean "meat-hanging" temperatures! All I could think about was getting off that plane. I wanted out—EXIT! (As soon as it landed, of course.)

In my frigid state of mind, I began to reflect. Not all exits lead to something better, especially an exit from an airplane flying at 35,000 feet. In fact, in this situation, staying on the plane and enduring whatever circumstances arose—good or bad—would be safer. It might even save my life!

Just a few days earlier, I had been studying the life of Job. From a human perspective, Job had every reason to take the exit plan on his journey with God; yet he chose to stay. Even amidst the difficulties of his life, Job realized that he was never alone and that the One with him was, in fact, the sustainer of life. I’m sure there were moments when Job wanted to run or take the exit plan on a difficult journey full of loss, yet he stayed. Not only did he remain, but he also chose to praise the Lord through it all.

If you find yourself in a tough spot in life right now, consider this: just because there is an exit doesn’t mean you should take it. In the twists and turns of life, amidst difficult and uncomfortable circumstances, take the time to listen for the Lord's voice. Seek Him and trust Him. Life with Christ is better than any exit plan on a journey leading toward eternity.