We see road signs all the time. Some are recognizable simply by their shape and color like the octagonal red stop sign. What about the yellow diamond shaped signs with black diagrams or writing? They are general warning or caution signs, like the symbol of a car with skid marks meaning "slippery when wet". The white rectangular signs with black or red letters/numbers/symbols? They are regulatory signs like speed limits, or giving direction like "keep right". They can also have black symbols with a red circle around the symbol and a red strike through that symbol, indicating "no (something)" like no U turns. Do you know what the blue signs with white lettering or symbols are? They direct you to some type of motorist services, such as a hospital, or they mark handicapped driver parking. And then there are the big green rectangles... they guide and give directional information - the big overhead signs telling you what exits lie ahead, etc.
The Bible is our life's book of road signs - it tells us we should "stop" and pay attention to God and his power:
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
“Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God’s wonders." Job 37:14 NIV
The Bible also tells us we should use "caution" along our paths:
Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Proverbs 4:26 NIV
God's Word also gives us limits and direction on the road of life:
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NIV
And while we are told what TO do, we are also told what NOT to do, such as worrying or being afraid:
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" Matthew 6:25 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
And finally, the Bible tells us God guides us through our good and bad times in life:
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:2-4 NIV
So never go on a trip (life) without your roadmap (God's Word) or you might get lost!
Safe journey - in God's arms!
Written by Jan A
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