Don't miss the sign

Don’t Miss the sign

I was driving down to Tampa for work to see a client. As I was driving I missed the exit sign where I was supposed to get off at. I was not paying attention and had to drive out of my way to find a place to turn away. I remember thinking this is crazy and I was so mad. I was tired and ready to get to the hotel and relax but instead I had to go 20 minutes out of my way. Another time I was driving and not paying attention to the speed limit sign and yep you guessed it I was pulled over for speeding. Yep 30 minutes and $200 later I was on my way to where I needed to be and I was late and it cost me money and time. So think about the signs God puts in front of us that we don’t pay attention to. What are some of the things that it cost you by not paying attention? We are so focused on the things that we want or what we are doing at the time we miss the things God puts in our life. I remember telling the cop when I got pulled over that I didn’t see the speed limit sign and it needed to be placed in a better place. He looked at me like I was crazy and said it’s where everyone can see it. I road back by that area the next day and yep it was clear as day where everyone can see it. I thought how many times have God placed something in my life and I missed it because I was so focused on my own desires and my selfishness. It’s like I want to see what I want and not the commandments that have been placed in front of me.

As I read Proverbs 13:13 “He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandments will be rewarded.”  The Holy Bible contains thorough instructions which, if followed, lead to fulfillment, righteousness, and salvation. But, if we choose to ignore Gods commandments, the results are as predictable as they are tragic. Just as me not follow the speed limit it cost me money and time. A righteous life as many components: faith, honesty, generosity, love, kindness, humility, gratitude, and worship, to name but a few. If we seek to follow the steps of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we must seek to live according to His commandments. Let’s us follow his signs and leadership. This way we can live our lives as examples for those that have not found Christ. Think of it this way have you ever been driving down the interstate speeding and noticed a car pick up their speed to follow you? Its because they are following you.