Influencers

The influencers in your life have a major part in determining your future.
Choose wisely!

“My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them! My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths.”  Proverbs 1:10,15 NLT

At thirteen he was facing one of the biggest decisions of his life. The choice would factor into every part of his future.

He had bonded with some neighborhood friends whose after-dark adventures stoked his desire for fun. Several of them would meet in the late evening and go looking for risks and thrills. It led them one night a couple of miles from home to a portion of one of Chicago’s first interstate highways under construction.

One friend got a road grater started and ploughed a long furrow into the almost finished subgrade about ready for the concrete. They ran off silhouetted by the flames from a 55-gallon barrel of fuel that was set on fire.

On a night prior to this night they were chased home through the dark by a night watchman with a shotgun! This motley crew was headed for trouble. One member served prison time in his future.

But I had another group of friends that were pulling me in another direction altogether!

They were my friends from church. We studied the Bible, competed in Bible quizzes, had innumerable pizza runs, sloppy joe parties with laughter and good-natured bantering. We also were learning to love God and hear his voice. It was from this group that God chose the girl who has been my sweetheart and companion for almost 57 years.

I’ve recently challenged you in writing as to where you get your information … making sure that you base your decisions on accurate information. Now let me inquire into where your ‘influencers’ come from.

Who challenges your faith when it falters? Who points you back onto the straight and narrow when you wander? Who will not allow you to drop your guard when tempted? Who do you allow to pull you up short when you’re living sub-par spiritually?

Who encourages you when your hope is dwindling? Who has a ready Scripture for you when you need direction? Who has proven they see the best in you and have your success in mind? Do not attempt spiritual life without influencers like these.

Remember, it’s better to walk with the righteous in the light, than be chased by a night-watchman in the dark!

The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked

 leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 NIV

 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your

 life fall to pieces.” Proverbs 13:30 MSG

 

 

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