Last week I had the privilege of serving as counselor at Cedine Bible Camp. Our theme for the week was "The Bible: Our Road Map". Each day during devotion time we talked of several men of faith who stood on the path of righteousness, men who stood for the Lord. For many of my campers the story of Elijah resonated in their hearts.
As young ladies they face many temptations at school and home. Daily they find it difficult to be the lone ranger, especially when it's so easy just to blend in with the crowd. However, we can praise the Lord for examples like Elijah. He was up against 450 prophets, but was not moved. From sun up to sun down the prophets of Baal cried out their god and received not a word. Elijah, knowing he served the ONE true God, received fire from on high.
Young or old, we must understand there will be times in our lives when we must stand alone. We must stand with the assurance that our eternal reward will be much greater than the applause of those who dwell on temporal things.
The infallible word of God is our road map. It will keep us on paths of righteousness. It will give us the strength when we are weak, it comforts when sad, it gives us the confidence we need to fight for truth and for a Savior who is alive and is coming back to take us to our heavenly home on high.
"Lead me O LORD in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face." Psalm 5:8
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