KO by a Friend

May 31, 2009

I came over a hill along the road and walking along the side of the road was a man. He was carrying two hockey sticks and a backpack. He was hoping for a ride, so as I often do when I am traveling alone I stopped, and pick him up as I have done with many other young men over the years. It wasn't long before I found that this young fellow was hurting from the paths he had chosen in his life. He had been KO by a friend at a nightclub the night before, in a town where they had been playing a floor hockey tournament, so because of that fight he'd had enough and decided to walk home. This was the plan the Lord had in mind for him that day. So Him and I would have a chance to meet.

Sunday morning and I am on my way to a nearby town to preach that bright sunny Sunday morning. God knew I would still make it to the Church in time, even if I did stop to help this young man along the way. I found that he wanted to talk and ask questions about life. He said, "I am at a fork in the road and I have to make a choice, either I go the way of my ancestors or I go God's way."

His question basically was this, how can I be Scottish (or what ever race/nation you want to put in there) and Christian at the same time? If I follow God, will I have to give up who I am as a person? My answer was absolutely not, you may have to let go of some of the things you do, and your friends will likely change some what, but God only wants you to be able to find out who you truly are. He wants to make you better, and stronger as a person. God has a plan for your life, it is our job to walk in it. This begins by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

He struggled with life and all of the obstacles his enemy the devil places in his path. How do I say no to the devil? Just pray, when you know he is tempting you, pray harder. The devil can't stand it when we ask Jesus to come into our situation, for he cannot stand to be in the presence of Jesus. Then Jesus will give us the strength to say no, because as a child of the King you have access to the throne of God.

My question to this young man and to you, are you at a cross roads in your life? Then pray, read God's word and seek Him, and He will help you chose the right path for your life. He will never leave you nor forsake you, He will always be by your side. All you need to do is reach out to Him.