Since my last blog about the train ride from Frankfurt to Dillenburg a lot of exciting things have happened. My next blog will outline the rest of this week but here in this one I simply want to explain the “Headline” above.
Last Wednesday I arrived in good time to check in for my flight from Frankfurt – Hahn airport to Edinburgh – Scotland. But just 5 minutes before boarding, while waiting at the gate an announcement was made for everyone to evacuate the terminal. Yes! There had been a bomb threat made.
So everyone was moved out of the terminal and into the car park and the field behind. It was a hot morning and several elderly folk seemed to be suffering from the heat. Apart from this most of the people seemed to joke and chat and were generally in good spirits. The German security officers and police had done a good job or re-assuring everyone that hey had the situation under control and I was very impressed. After about an hour or so of “getting some fresh air” we were all directed to another terminal about a ¼ mile away where we all went through security screening, etc. As you can imagine it took quite a while for a couple thousand people or so to go through. Finally I was able to board the flight and was soon flying across the channel to Scotland.
Exciting compromise. When I arrived in Edinburgh I went to the desk to collect my pre-booked rental car, which was the smallest and cheapest little metro (or equivalent). But, alas, because of my delayed flight they were all gone. So they asked if I would accept a compromise. A small sports convertible for the same price. What a surprise! First, to get such a beautiful car – worth 5 x as much per day as the one I’d booked. And, second, that the weather in Scotland was hot and sunny so I could enjoy driving with the roof off.
Now about the missing pilot. Well, 2 days later after boarding my flight from Edinburgh to Bristol the steward announced… “Has anyone seen a pilot anywhere?” Yes, the co-pilot was missing! And he never was found. We had to wait about half an hour for a substitute to arrive so we could get under way.
In these three events I see some great sermon material. Do you? The Lord is our co-pilot. We can’t go anywhere without Him. Is He missing in your life? The Lord protects and like the police He is our security to keep us from danger. And… even when we are delayed, He has special rewards for us and is pleased when we patiently wait on Him.
God bless you…. Dave