Friday thoughts

Today is an EMS day and it has been a busy one. Rex Fortner came in to ride with me and spent almost 9 hours running calls. Rex got to experience downtown Austin through the windshield of an EMS Command vehicle at high speed and low drag. I learned things about Rex today. For instance, Rex likes guacamole on his Hut's hamburger, and he tends to get quieter and taller the faster we go. Between calls, we visited about everything from Harley's to church finance and lots in between. It was great to have Rex along for the day...he has such a heart for the Lord and loves Fellowship and the people there.

My district runs through the middle of Austin, bordered on the south side by Ben White and on the north side by Research. The demographics of this area include everything from a large homeless population to Tarrytown, Hyde Park and UT. In other words, I see a large cross section of people and conditions. This I know: everyone is looking for something. Everyone seems to be missing a chunk out of the middle and they try to fill it with all sorts of worldly things. Satisfaction seems to be elusive to most. To be fair, I usually see people when they are having a really bad day...otherwise they wouldn't have called. However, I am still certain that people are searching for that specific something.

I don't know if I am just more aware of it or if it is actually happening, but it seems that people are becoming more and more restless. Perhaps they are being stirred and made uncomfortable in their attempts at fulfillment. I hope we are seeing the beginnings of an awakening. Perhaps people are beginning to realize the decadence of the last decade hasn't led to anywhere. Perhaps people are ready to replace their new age thoughts with the thoughts of Eternity. Whatever the case, we must be ready with the Word...1 Peter 3:15 says this: But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

Are you prepared to give an answer for your hope?

Blessings,

Michael

P.S. If you are interested in riding along, all you have to do is call...