There’s No Place Like Home

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1)

Thought For Today: 
I wonder what the Wizard of Oz characters would look like from a spiritual perspective. Dorothy is afraid, but she's seeking to find her way home. She's like so many in the world today. They are trying to get home, but don't seem to know how so they are looking for someone to show them.  The Scarecrow doesn't have a brain, so he can't think for himself.  He is like those who follow the crowd because they can't think for themselves. The Tin Man doesn't have a heart. He doesn't know how to love nor does he feel loved because he doesn't have a heart. He represents the bullies and the rejected. He's left alone until Dorothy comes to help him. The Cowardly Lion is supposed to be bold, but he's a coward. He has no fortitude, no fight about him, and no power.  He tries to scare Dorothy and the others, but after she smacks him on the nose, his true identity appears.  He's afraid because he has no bravery or self-worth. The Cowardly Lion is like those who say that they have the power of the Holy Ghost, but they are afraid to witness. They are afraid to stand up for what is right. They boast while in the church house but are afraid when they are on the job or at school. They hide their light and will not stand or speak before others. Solomon said that the righteous are as bold as a lion. Every beast in the jungle is afraid of the lion because they know he is king. The test of righteousness is standing up for your beliefs. Once they locate the wizard, they are given their desire; a heart, brain, and courage. Isn't that what Jesus said, I will give you a new heart and a new mind? Didn't He command us to be of good courage?  The wizard tells Dorothy that the way home is to click her heels and say there's no place like home. In other words, believe and follow your belief and you'll get there. You can come home anytime you desire. the church is still there.