Oasis (n) – a pleasant or peaceful area in the midst of a difficult, troubled or hectic situation.

I saw the most interesting sign today. It was at a church, and it said “Be an oasis of truth in a workd of false salvation”. That sign changed my whole day! It challenged me to my core, and here’s why.

Every movie scene I have ever seen of a person lost in the scorching desert has at least one oasis scene. The desperate, parched and half dead person suddenly reaches this beautiful area, with water, trees, and a place to rest. It is literally lifesaving for said person.

Enter our situation the day before inauguration of a new president when the country is a desert. The entire world is watching this transition and holding its breath to see what will happen to America. Some people think they know, and some are blindly ignorant. Among the rest, there are thousands upon thousands who are scared, hopeless, and feeling the searing heat of doubt and distrust and conflict. They are desperate for an oasis.

We, the born again believers saved by the blood of Christ should NOT be among the hopeless! The world does not need to see us wringing our hands and acting as though our mighty God is not still in control. But read the sign again…”oasis of truth in a world of false salvation.”

False salvation has been very prevalent among supporters of our current president. It is also prevalent in those who cling to our government and system of laws as their “salvation”. There are those who are literally paralyzed by fear of changes coming and are looking for anything to save them.

Our role? “Oasis of truth”. Not just any truth either. But the Truth as representated by our Lord Jesus Christ. And there’s the rub. There are far too many Christians who have Bibles covered in dust! We have Christian books on our shelves, written by mere men, that have pages that are worn and sections highlighted. We will share with others and try to live them out ourselves..while the inspired, inerrant Word of God lies dusty.

Here’s the scoop. No written book by man other than the Bible, which was written by God through His chosen authors, will ever ever bring anyone to the knowledge of the real Truth. No other book is alive and current for every generation. No other book has the power to change lives by it being read. And that is the Truth we are called to share!

2 Timothy 4:2 clearly states “be prepared n season and out of season”. I Peter 3:15 also states “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that us in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”

Doesn’t that sound like an oasis to you? Picture a tired weary and worn person coming to you, and finding gentleness, respect, and an answer to despair by the hope you have through Christ, the author of truth! Its a tough and rough world, but if every Christian took up this challenge and became an oasis, just think what God could do with that! Get those Bibles out, people, and start reading them again, so that you will be prepared!!