Illuminating
the Road of Life
August
17
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
It was raining heavily; the clouds had
lowered until they obscured everything but the road itself. The car’s
headlights fought to illuminate even the smallest piece of real
estate. Walter’s eyes hurt from the constant strain. “In all my
years of driving, these roads are the worst I’ve seen! And I can’t
even see the potholes for the rain!” he complained.
I’m pretty sure ‘self-fulfilling
prophecy’ is what they call what happened next.
“I’m surprised they haven’t
flattened all four tires or swallowed the car whole!”
WHAM! The car lurched toward the
shoulder of the road as Walter fought to maintain control. Then the
right rear tire struck the pothole with tremendous force, causing the
car’s rear end to momentarily loose contact with the road.
The next thing Penny saw was the
guardrail coming at her too fast for Walter to do anything about.
“Look out!” she hollered, just before hitting it and bouncing
back onto the highway.
Miraculously, Walter regained control
and stopped the car. Startled, shaken, yet unharmed, they got out and
surveyed the damage. The right side of the car would need extensive
body work and both right-side tires would need replaced. Walter
called for a tow truck, thankful they had not been injured.
†
Harsh winters in the Midwest wreak
havoc on paved roads. During the day, snow-melt finds its way into
every crack and crevice. As the sun goes down, so does the
temperature. The water freezes and transforms the cracks into
crevices. As this procedure repeats itself, the asphalt breaks apart,
leaving potholes the size of small cars.
In much the same way, the sin in our
lives causes the road we travel to become rough and treacherous,
filled with spiritual hazards.
God’s word provides the illuminating
light necessary to navigate the road safely so we can move over and
around the obstacles. But unlike the headlights of Walter’s car,
God’s word cuts through the murkiest nights, showing us where
danger lurks.
We have a choice…remain on the road
riddled with destruction, or follow the path He has lighted for our
safety.
Prayer
“Lord of Light, show me
the hazards that lay ahead. Illuminate my path and keep me from harm.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, amen.”
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