Emergency Broadcast System:

Every so often if you listen to the radio you will hear that unmistakable “Beep…BEEP…BEEP…this is a test of the emergency broadcast system, this is ONLY a test; If this had been a real emergency…blah, blah, blah.” If you’re like me there is that split second with those beeps that you hold your breath and wonder, is this real thing? In that moment, before the relief of learning it’s only a test, I tend to imagine some possible terrorist attack, nuclear bomb, or even a good old fashioned gargantuan sized storm about to crash down upon us. In moments like those of possible impending danger it’s extremely easy to put in perspective all things in your little world. The first thoughts may be something like; where are my children, spouse, grandchildren, etc. Have they heard the emergency? Can I get word to them quickly? All of a sudden the importance of where you may be going, the tasks you thought were pressing to achieve and even the burdens of a daily routine could pale in comparison to the possibility of an emergency. Imagine if you can how that moment could change our lives forever. Would we be willing to reschedule that important appointment, offer forgiveness to someone who has hurt us, and make time to do something for someone else with no hope of anything in return?

God has a message for us today. And it is much more important than anything we could hear through the Emergency broadcast system.  That message should make us stop, and listen. It should compel us to evaluate everything in our lives, putting each component in proper perspective according to God’s plan. In Romans 10:9 (NLT) “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” & verses 14-17 “ But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring Good News!” But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, Lord who has believed our message?” So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.”

As we begin to look out into the realm of the unknown of 2013, can we put things in their proper order of importance? We all can use some adjusting in this area of our lives. Are you sure about your relationship with the creator of the Universe? Are you even aware that a relationship can exist? Hear the message today, respond to His call on your life, and be changed for eternity. God Bless!