Bumps in the Road

      “We are now in Michigan!” the child stated.  “How did you know?  You weren’t paying attention to the road signs.”  His mother replied.  “It is the bumps in the road that you can feel as soon as you cross the line,” the child stated.

      We are traveling on the road of life.  We have many parts of our trip very enjoyable and smooth sailing.  We also, encounter bumps in the road occasionally that send strong messages about the road we are traveling or make us aware of the direction we are heading.  These bumps start out the majority of the time as very small cracks in the road.  Time, frequency of travel and environment continue to increase the size of the bump and eventually will turn into a “pot hole in the road.” 

      Similar to the knowledge of “We are now in Michigan!” we know when we cross the line on the road of life.  The difference in the road of life is that we have choices are available to us to turn around and change directions.  That is the beauty of how God has made us.  There are always two roads before us and we can choose the right one.  One is paved and leads to the things God had prepared for us.  It has obstacles along the way but we know that help is available along this road.  The other road leads to destruction and uncertainty.  Just as Moses told the people then, it is still true today, Deut 31:8 “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."  NIV