En Route (Living in 10 Codes 12)

As we near the end of our 10^th month look at radio 10 codes, we reached 10 – 76 which is translated as “en route to.” This code is most often used when responding to a location one has been directed to by a dispatcher. Code 10 – 76 allows the dispatcher to know that the directive has not only been heard but is also being immediately followed. 10 - 76 can also relay a location that one is approaching when the dispatcher has given no specific directions. 

In the Scriptures, we are given many directions as to where God would have us to go. One of Jesus final statements to his disciples was to, “Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you,” (Matthew 28:19-20a AMP) He further clarified this directive. “But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.” (Acts 1:8AMP) Jesus made it very clear that those who followed Him would now go out from where they were to tell others about the life He has provided for all. 

Is our response to our great dispatcher, the Lord Jesus Christ, and enthusiastic 10 – 76? Are we and route to all who are in our world? In obedient response may be as dramatic as going to a far-off land for a lifetime of mission work. It may also be as simple as going next-door with the container of soup for an ailing neighbor. We can be en-route at any time and to any place. 

If we listen carefully to the voice of God, like the prophet Isaiah did, we will hear that He is sending us to speak for Him. “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us?” (Isaiah 6:8a AMP) We should be ready with the same response that Isaiah gave, “Then said I, Here am I; send me.” (Isaiah 6:8b AMP) Isaiah was told to go and speak to the people of Israel. God will send us to the people we live among. We may be asked to speak to someone at work, the store, or any other of our daily activities. We may be asked to go to specific people to share His love. Will we willingly obey as Isaiah did? 

The Bible gives us an example of someone who chose not to go to the location God was sending him. “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me. But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from being in the presence of the Lord.” (Jonah 1:1-3a AMP) The rest of the book of Jonah describes the unpleasant events that took place after Jonah chose to go the wrong way. (See Jonah chapters 1 – 4) It is never a good idea to be 10 – 76 to a location other than where we have been dispatched. 

Ultimately, we are en route to our heavenly home. “For here we have no permanent city, but we are looking for the one which is to come.” (Hebrews 13:14 AMP) With this in mind we can have the same attitude as the apostle Paul. “I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.” (Philippians 3:14 AMP) Along the way our obedience will lead us to help others as we follow the example of Jesus. “How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength and ability and power; how He went about doing good and, in particular, curing all who were harassed and oppressed by [the power of] the devil, for God was with Him.” (Acts 10:38 AMP) As we are 10 -76 to heaven we will be en route to assist others and bring them along. 

Along with that great dispatch given by Jesus to go into all of the world, there is a promise. “And behold, I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).” (Matthew 28:20b AMP) We will not walk alone as we 10 – 76 all destinations set for us by God. Near or far, we will have Jesus as a constant walking companion. 

As God gives you directions today, respond with a willing 10 – 76!