Road of Life

On a regular road you will find different types of road markings. Sometimes there are double yellow lines down the centre that warn you not to cross them or you will be in danger of a head on collision. Sometimes there are broken white lines meaning that you can cross the line to overtake if you want but you need to keep an eye on oncoming traffic to make sure the way is clear. There are also many signposts on the road saying things like; stop, give way, one way, detour, bridge. If you observe these instructions they will help keep you from danger. In the same way, in life there are spiritual signposts too, and in order to stay under God's protection we must heed these signposts along the way that tell us to trust Him and not to worry, fear or be anxious and to cast our care on Him. Then, instead of trying to work out a solution, we need to turn our thoughts to things that are true, honest, pure and just, Philippians 4:8. If we heed these signposts and stay within the road markings we will remain on course. We will be protected and will experience the fulfilment of all the wonderful promises of God's Word in our lifetime.

"And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21. Imagine you are driving along the road of life, you start to veer off a little and notice that the road is getting bumpier. If you decide to continue on this path, you will veer further off and end up in a ditch, whereas if we pay attention to road signs such as 'Trust God and don't worry' then we would be wiser and retain our peace. "And cut through and make firm and plain and smooth, straight paths for your feet" Hebrews 12:13. When you make a wrong decision, when you decide to worry rather than trust God, you will begin to get uncomfortable and start to lose your peace. You may also begin to sense that things are no longer working out right and that you have missed the way somewhere. Sometimes, as we are on the road we realise that deep down we are not at peace. This is a sign that we have travelled out from the protection of the shadow of God's wing. When this happens, ask God to show you why you are losing your peace so that you can take the necessary steps to sort things out.