Take it to the Leader

The phone rang.  I heard, "I'm driving in the dark.  I need you."  Dick was on his second day of his adventure and Onstar had gone blank. 

He is navigationally challenged and I am usually the navigator.  In our house we call it "JPS"(Jan PS)!  I'm not a back seat driven just the one that knows how to get us there.  When I am unavailable, Onstar is his guide more often that most people think.  The voice on the other side has assured him, "Mr. Sipe, we always know where you are!"

He had a brand new atlas in the car - good thing we both were Scouts and trained to be prepared.  I got on the internet and sent him instructions.  He arrived at his appointed destination.

I thought of this episode when reading Deuteronomy 1:15-18.  Moses was reminding the Israelites of the organization of the judges designated to resolve disputes among their multitude.  He gave the judges instructions to not be partial, to remember to resolve the dispute and justice belongs to God and to know when a case is too hard and to call in their leader, Moses.

To know when a situation is too hard and to call in the leader--good advice for life in today's world.  We have earthly leaders..  Too often pride and stubbornness prevent us from making the right decision to call in our leader.

Dick and I have begun a spiritual adventure.  We know God has called us to this "his and hers" ministry.  It must be God's work, as the enemy is making ripples in the journey.  So through texting, we have gone to our Leader, God, and asked for his protection from the enemy.  The car will go to the dealer for Onstar repair but the case has been "kicked up" to our Leader.

We'd appreciate the prayer covering from friends if you are available.  But do keep in mind to know when it's time to call in your Leader!