Years ago, fanny packs (little bags people strap around
their waist) were all the rage. Although they are no longer considered
fashionable, I still choose to wear one every time I go hiking. My fanny pack
is black, and roomy enough to hold supplies for any need I may encounter while
on the trails. If you peeked inside at the contents, you would most likely find
a small tube of sunscreen for reapplication in time times of intense sunshine, used
to keep me from getting burned; you would come across a pretty, pink, and very
sharp pocket knife which could be used to cut myself free from potential
danger. You would also find a small bottle of pepper spray, to be used in
encounters with dangerous enemies of various sorts—snakes, mountain lions, and
the human kind. There is always a water bottle included to keep me refreshed
along my journey, and a granola bar in case I get hungry. Lastly, a cell phone
is always tucked neatly inside, in case of emergency I can call out for help.
I realize this is a strange
comparison, but, just as my fanny pack holds my makeshift survival kit,
The
Bible, The Word of God is my real survival kit, not just for the trails, but
for everywhere the path of life takes me.
The Word of God shields me when it feels as if the heat is
turned up, and I’m faced with daily stresses and pressures, or faced with
trials and tribulations.
The Word of God is used to cut me free from the entanglements
of sin, bitterness, worry, fear, hatred, anxiety, and more.
The Word of God strengthens me to fight off the enemy and
the lies that satan feeds me, by teaching who God is, who I am, and what Truth
is.
The Word of God refreshes my soul and invigorates me, so I can
keep moving onward.
The Word of God nourishes and sustains me.
The Word of God directs me to my Savior, my Lifeline in
times of emergency, and my companion for the journey.
The Word of God is my survival kit.
