It’s almost springtime in New England and it’s pothole time. Gigantic craters capable of jarring one’s teeth and literally ripping a tire off a rim have appeared overnight on heavily traveled streets. Today we passed a poor soul standing by the roadside with a cell phone in his hand as he looked at what was supposed to be his left front tire. That was going to be costly. Sometimes they seem to magically appear and it is best to hit them straight on. If one catches you at an angle you can lose more than a tire.
Have you noticed life is full of potholes? Accidents, broken relationships, illnesses, financial difficulties or work problems seem to come out of nowhere. One day you are happy and think life is okay and bang! It happens leaving you startled and a bit woozy. If it hasn’t happened recently, watch out your turn is coming. It’s called “Life.” Nothing lasts. Both good times and bad times come and go. Hopefully we are aware enough to relish the good times and not be swallowed up by the potholes.
In John Jesus promises us the abundant life. That certainly has nothing to do with the Dow Jones Index. It is about trusting the One who has proclaimed His love for us and allowing Him to carry us through the potholes we can’t get around. When the hit comes we often think we are alone, but it is not the case. He’s there ready to tow us to safety.
The most difficult potholes are the ones we should have been smart enough to avoid like not deliberately disobeying His Word. As tough as that is He is always anxious to forgive.
Written by Roger Bothwell on Masrch 12, 2009
Spring of Life Ministry, PO Box 124, St. Helena, CA 94574
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