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The
cars seemed to stretch on for miles ahead; not unusual for mid-state Florida
roads. It isn't uncommon to have bumper to bumper traffic going at interstate
speeds. But this mess wasn't moving. I gritted my teeth and thought
about how tired I was after a day vacationing with the family. They all
could sleep restfully while I continued to stare down the red and white lights.
Occasionally the line would creep
forward a few feet. I
lamented my fate, wondering why I had to put up
with this great inconvenience. I must
have said, "I just don't understand!"
under my breath several times.
When we finally started moving again, I
saw flashing lights way down the road.
Surely there must be some big
accident ahead, I thought. Arriving
at the point where we saw the flashing lights
revealed nothing. No more flashing lights either.
When life comes to a halt and there doesn't
seem to be any explanation for it,
I find it frustrating. After all, it is
MY life! "I should at least get to
know why things aren't progressing!"
God doesn't promise us
such luxuries. But
the Bible says, "God causes all things
to work together for good" (Romans
8:28).
I am called on to trust the One in charge of the
road. The Lord, from His high view, can
see all that needs seen and direct all
that needs directing. If He feels
it necessary to slow me down for a while, He knows
what He is doing. Life has
many slow downs and blind corners.
The one who follows God's road
will get to his destination when God wants him there.
Are you following God's road today?
All Scripture references are from the New American
Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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