Oasis

Genesis 19:22 – “But flee there quickly, because I cannot do anything until you reach it.” (That is why the town was called Zoar.)” NIV

    Welcome to Wednesday.  Since the introduction of a popular commercial a few years ago, my sons, especial the youngest, and I volley back and forth each Wednesday to see who will be the first to declare – “Guess what day it is? – It’s Hump Day!”  WE often text pictures of camels without any words and the other person knows exactly what we are saying.  Camels have been called the ‘ships of the desert’ because they are able to withstand the harsh conditions and carry provisions across scorching sands until the travelers reach an oasis for relief.

     Today’s scripture references the angel urging Lot and his family to hurry to a place of refuge (an oasis) from the onslaught of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.  The angel had a sense of urgency because he had orders to fulfil but could not do so until Lot and his family were safe. Lot was first told to escape to the mountains, but he felt he could not physically make the distance in time, so he asked if he could escape to the ‘oasis’ of Zoar.  His request was granted.

      Just when you feel that all hell is breaking loose around you remember that God has camels of escape and Jesus is a bountiful, refreshing oasis.  As we are sheltered in him no harm shall come to us.  The destruction may proceed; the people we trust may let us down; the projects we hoped would materialize may vaporize; the car and house need work; the children go nuts; but all in all, no matter what - God will send a ‘camel’ to usher you to the oasis he has prepared.   Don’t give up or give in.  Get to a place of refreshing and be safe as you regroup and get re-charged.  

     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Don’t be distracted – stay on your purpose!  Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn