OnFire Encouragement Letter

OnFire #238 Rescue from the Mines

If you’re like us, you’ve been watching the recovery of the miners in Chile. Stuck over 2000 feet underground for almost 70 days, the 33 men survived the collapse of a mine on August 5.  Feared dead initially, they were discovered alive after an amazing 17 days when a hole was drilled into their cavity. Since then, work has been underway to drill a hole big enough to lift the men one at a time in a steel cage. This morning as I write, a number of them have been extracted and officials are optimistic that all will go well with the others.

I’ve been thinking about this for some time, that we might compare their rescue to the second coming of Jesus. All metaphors or comparisons eventually break down, but check this out.

Life here on earth is dark and bleak compared to what awaits us in heaven.

We are without hope unless we have a Rescuer

Our Rescuer put communication in place through the prophets, scripture, and prayer.

Our Rescuer came down to put the plan into action

We need to prepare ourselves in order to be ready for the journey to the surface

All eyes everywhere will be watching when Jesus returns

We will rise to meet Jesus

There will be great excitement on that day

There will be a great reunion when we are rescued

I would hate to press things too far, but I think you get the idea. The rescue of the miners in Chile reminds me of the great hope all believers have in the second coming of Jesus Christ. As Paul tells us in Titus 2:13, the second coming is our “blessed hope.”

As we watch the reports of the miners being rescued, let’s not only marvel and give thanks that they were rescued, but may we also give thanks that our Rescuer, Jesus Christ, is coming back for us.

I hope this helps. Be on fire.

Troy

OnFire is a weekly letter on faith and character written by Troy Dennis. This letter published Oct 13, 2010.  *Scripture taken from the New International Version. To subscribe or reply, email onfireletter@gmail.com. Archives are located at  www.onfireletter.com. Blog located at www.onfireletter.blogspot.com