Perspective

In the book, "The Phantom Tollbooth", Milo uses a periscope to see the scary demon yelling at him is actually much smaller than he says he is. This changes everything in the story. As the protagonist, Milo is no longer stuck, he can overcome his enemy and move on toward his goal.

I know that it seems like such a foolish thing to like a book so much, but I really do enjoy this one. I see so many parallels in it. I wish I could list all of them here, but it would take too long.

Put yourself in Milo's shoes. It was frightening to hear someone spouting lies to him. He slowly looks for the periscope someone gave him, and then he's able to see everything clearly again.

In the past few years, I've had several lies screamed at me, but at the same time I have tools that we're given to me. As I've started using them, I've been able to size up my enemy, and it's completely changed the game.

What were the tools? It's more than just reading the Bible. I needed the Living Word of God, whose name is exalted above every other name, to breathe life into the text. I thought about how I take that phrase for granted, "name above all other names". That's like saying the "Authority above all other authorities". So, as the Spirit of God has brought enlightenment, I've been able to see again. I think the prayers of many, and the counsel of the same, was also very helpful. Now, I'm able to see what holds me back, and what my real mission is. The real mission is to make disciples of all nations, preaching and teaching them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I'm not a salesman trying to earn a "Great Commission", but I am a child of God who can be used to teach others about Christ.

In the book mentioned earlier, Milo is lost in a world clouded by confusion and terrorized by ignorance. Sound familiar? It doesn't end that way though. Rhyme and Reason will reign once more, and restore the former glory of the Kingdom of Wisdom. This is similar to Christ's return.

"This is my Father's World" was playing on my ipod while I wrote this earlier and I started crying. It's so comforting to know the promise that GOD is in control even in the midst of such turmoil and suffering in this life. We are still His children, and everything will go according to His plans, not ours.