Can You Tell Me How to Get

“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you no abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Sunny Day,

Sweepin’ the clouds away.

On my way to where the air is sweet.

Can you tell me how to get,

How to get to Sesame Street….

How many of you remember that cute song from Sesame Street. As a kid I loved seeing all the different characters. Some of my favorites were: Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Count Dracula, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, and Kermit the Frog. In those younger years it seemed like there was nothing they couldn’t fix. They talked about difficult topics from a kid’s point of view. And fostered Topics positive relationships, appreciation for nature, and the Arts.

The program used live actors, animation, puppets, and celebrity guests to produce skits and musical numbers. They were filled with learning and laughter. They were great childhood memories for me.  I often wondered as I sat looking at the show with my sister, how do you get to Sesame Street from Oklahoma.

As I put child’s play aside, I think of the seriousness of what God’s Word has both taught and provided to my life. Today’s scripture is a reminder to us all, that no matter where we may be trying to get, God goes before us, paving the way. Just the thought of that alone, brings a smile to my face. There are somethings only God can do.

God’s Word contains the state of man, and the way of salvation. Its doctrines are holy, precepts are binding, and decisions are unchangeable. Read it friends to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.  It’s the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, and the soldier’s sword. It teaches, uplifts, reveals, strengthens, comforts, confronts, and seals. It’s filled with power, joy, hope, encouragement, and love.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.