Driving a huge truck over the icy roads of northern Alaska would seem to be a task that requires a sense of humor. But when one driver heard another driver named Alex laugh often and rather loudly over the truck-to-truck communication system, he grew irritated. So he made some disparaging remarks about Alex and his good-natured guffaws.
Not long after that, the critical driver lost control of his big rig and ended up in a ditchup to his axles in snow. And guess who came along the isolated road and saw his predicament? Thats right. Alex.
So, what would you do? Keep on trucking right past with a hearty laugh at the other guys trouble? Thats not what Alex did. He stopped and spent several hours helping dig his critic out. When he was done, he simply said, Any opportunity I can have to make amends, Im happy to do it. And then, of course, he laughed.
What a lesson for all of us. Isnt that what Christ commanded us to do in Luke 6to help out even those who seem to be our enemies? The next time someone says something about you that you dont like, think of Alexand dont just laugh it off. Do something positive for that person, and in so doing, you may make a friend.
The only caveat to that is if, it is likely to cause the death of the one offering aid, find a way to get help and figure a way to minimize the risk. Not helpful to join and create two people to be saved in a critical condition. Being prepared, and carrying supplies that are needed in a place like Alaska, is a must. Time is critical where the temperature is 30-60 degrees below zero. Definitely not a time or place to allow feelings to be involved in the rescue God is there. Call on Him believing he will answer. Do what is possible and ask him for the impossible, in Jesus name, amen.