Bullets Flying Everywhere

Are bullets flying everywhere? I know there are times in life in which we think we are constantly ducking and dodging bullets. Is it that bullets are flying everywhere or could it be more attributed to the paths we have chosen to follow.

There is one thing that I often endured while serving in the Gulf. Bullets flying everywhere, or so it seemed. While it certainly was a fact that I endured, there were actually things I could do to ensure that I didn’t become a victim of one of those flying bullets.

Members of the various military branches rely upon sophisticated equipment to help protect us from bullets flying everywhere. Everything from protective Kevlar vests, helmets, and even under-armor that was resistant to the penetration of ballistic rounds that may come our way.

Staying Clear of Bullets Flying Everywhere

Life isn’t always about the bullets that fly our way. More often than not, it is about ensuring that we are not on a path that will lead us into harms way.

Let me use my past life of being both a drug addict as well as a well-functioning alcoholic. If you choose to place yourself into an environment that is heavily filled with potential traps that are line with those flying bullets.

Here’s where so many people mess it up! Rather than looking for ways to steer clear of those paths, for some reason we seem to dive head first down the road that will ultimately lead to paths of destruction and heartache.

Even Jesus Ducked The Flying Bullets

While they didn’t actually have bullets in Jesus’ day, they certainly had just as many other item’s that could lead to destruction both physically and spiritually. Just as we do in today’s world.

You see, people often use the excuse that Jesus didn’t suffer from the things that we do in today’s world. Sadly, Jesus was tempted to even greater imaginations than any of us have ever faced in our lives.

Read Matthew 4: 1-11

4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b]”

5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[c]”
7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d]”

8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e]”

11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

Being Victorious & Ducking Flying Bullets Everywhere

I have to say that one of the most incredible testimonies is that of LeCray, a famous Christian rapper. I encourage you to listen and watch it below.

Regardless of what side of life you come from, we are all faced with challenges and temptations, which certainly makes us feel as though there are bullets flying everywhere.

However, there is some great news. You are not alone! No, you truly are not the only one who has ever faced these demons. There is a way out and His name is Jesus Christ.

But here’s where it gets tricky believe it or not, yet it is simple. It’s a matter of laying down  your life at the foot of the Cross and letting Jesus take control.

Once you fully and truly sacrifice your life to Him, it is like you have instant protection from the flying bullets in life that you think are coming against you.

It doesn’t matter what your race is, how rich or how poor you grew up, level of education. Everyone has battles they fight in life. The trick is not learning how to duck the bullets from flying everywhere, but rather learning how to avoid them all together.

We have a vast group of Community Chaplains who are trained in various aspects of life and are waiting to help you avoid having to walk down the road of flying bullets.

However, the choice is yours.