A call of code 10 – 59 is a call for an escort.
According to Webster’s dictionary as escort is defined as 1. A person or group of persons
accompanying another to give protection or as a courtesy or 2. Accompaniment by
a person or an armed protector (as a ship).
There are many opportunities for escorts
to be necessary. Times or events that an escort is appropriate include a person
carrying valuables or a witness in a trial. And elderly or disabled person needing
to navigate a crowd or pathway may need the assistance of an escort. Danger may
await someone famous who requires protection from overzealous fans and
adversaries alike. Sometimes a person will not go where directed voluntarily
and requires the accountability that an escort provides. At other times there
may be a special occasion, such as a wedding, where the courtesy of an escort
is proper. This is a wide variety of situations. Yet each one is benefited by
the company of someone who comes alongside and travels with them.
I initially thought that we as Christians
would be the escort of Jesus Christ in this world. The more I looked into this
I have found that it is Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who escort us through
our activities in this world.
As we go about our daily lives we must
remain aware that we are carrying a great valuable. “However, we possess this precious
treasure [the divine Light of the Gospel] in [frail, human] vessels of earth,
that the grandeur and exceeding
greatness of the power may be shown to be from God and not from ourselves.” (2
Corinthians 4:7 AMP) We are also to be witnesses of our experience with Jesus. “[We
are writing] about the Word of Life [in] Him Who existed from the beginning,
Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed
upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. And the Life [an
aspect of His being] was revealed (made manifest, demonstrated), and we saw [as
eyewitnesses] and are testifying to and declare to you the Life, the eternal
Life [in Him] Who already existed with the Father and Who [actually] was made
visible (was revealed) to us [His followers].” (1 John 1:1-2 AMP) We are escorted to the world who needs to hear and see
Jesus in us.
The
Scripture tells us, “In Him you also who
have heard the Word of Truth, the glad tidings (Gospel) of your salvation, and
have believed in and adhered to
and relied on Him, were stamped
with the seal of the long-promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13 (AMP) Because we bear the seal of the Holy
Spirit, we are known by the adversaries of God. The same adversaries will go
after those who are weak or injured. Jesus promised us that regardless of our
circumstances, “I will not in any way
fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I
will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]” (Hebrews 13:5b AMP) In any situation we face,
we are never alone because the Lord himself is with us and provides us with His
strength.
Sometimes, even children of God will
make wrong choices and follow the wrong path. Even during these times, He does
not leave us to walk alone. In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus told of the
shepherd leaving 99 behind to find the one who had strayed and bring him back.
(See Matthew 18 and Luke 15) Jesus also said, “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the
sheep.” (John 10:11 AMP) When the
enemy attacks and temptation leads us astray, our ever present Savior will be
our safeguard. He will take us back to the right path and restore us to His
protection.
The joyous
time of the most special occasion is yet to come. We can all look forward to
the marriage feast of the Lamb. (See Revelation 19) At this great event, we
will not only be honored guests but we are a part of that bride. We will walk
on the arm of the Lord Jesus Christ forever.
As you go
about each part of this life be constantly aware of the presence of our
heavenly escort. In every situation allow Him to lead you, protect you and
provide stability and joy.
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