A cat in Arizona recently got the ride of its life. The cat, as cats do, curled up under a spare tire of its owners’ truck. The man hopped in & headed for a business meeting. 70 odd miles later, as the man got out he heard a cat in distress. Turns out, it was his cat. He canceled the meeting & headed home with the stowaway. He said it was either that or a divorce!
Sometimes we feel like that cat barreling down the road of life. We’re not sure where we’re headed but we know better than letting go. I’m re-reading a book by John Eldredge entitled, Waking the Dead. John’s style is engaging & reminds us that while we might not feel like we understand all of life, Jesus wants us to have a full life! He has written another small, ‘mini’ book I recommend (I’ll even give you a copy) entitled, Epic.
Many of us feel like we are barreling down life’s road & hope we’re going the right direction. You may feel like you have little control & wonder at any contribution you might actually make in life. Thing is, we don’t have to go it alone. Not only does God want to direct our lives, He also wants to be there with us on the journey.
I don’t buy into the bumper sticker, “God is my Co-pilot.” If He ain’t got the wheel I don’t want to be on board! I echo the sentiments of Carey Underwood in the song, “Jesus take the Wheel.” I’ve found, no matter how well meaning I am, when I head off on my own without God’s leading I usually end up at a dead end!
The Psalmist said it this way:
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.” Psalm 16:11 NLT
Again, I don’t know all the answers & what all life has to bear, but I know the road that leads to heaven. Love to show you the map if you need it.
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Dave Jackson-Campus Minister Contact me at djackson@absc.org www.myspace.com/davejacksonnewport. Dave Jackson on facebook www.bcmasunewport.org cell 870-217-9376
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