Thank You, Father, for a beautiful day of worship and then quality time with family. Thank You for the heritage that is mine…I am truly blessed.
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As I was driving my route this past Friday morning, I was thinking about how I have to hug the right side of the road – most importantly on blind curves and hills. Early mornings, I can often detect the glow of headlights coming my way. But once daylight is upon us, there is no way to know if there will be a vehicle on the other side or not. So, toe the line, I must.
Truly I am concerned at the number of individuals who fly around curves or pop over hills in the middle of the road! Honestly, I give credit to God that I am just a few seconds slower than they, for any faster and we would have a devastating situation on our hands. I mentioned last week that my bus weights almost 15 tons! A car would be destroyed and its driver would probably not come out alive. A truck would fare somewhat better but would still take the worst of the damage. A semi or a big commercial vehicle would give me and my passengers quite a bit of serious injury as well, I would think.
How do we live our lives? Do we take chances by going any which way we choose? Do we drive closer to center, praying that no one is coming blindly at us?
As I am writing the Old Testament character of Joseph comes to mind. At one point in his youth, he is “purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt.” (Genesis 39:1) “…the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did.” v3 Potiphar noticed this and was so pleased with Joseph that “he soon…put [Joseph] in charge of his entire household and everything he owned.” v4
This was all well and good but here comes the part where Joseph needed to toe the line.
“Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man, and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. But Joseph refused.” vs6b-8a
Potiphar may never have known but Joseph chose to hug the right side of the road. He honored God in his actions – he took absolutely no chances with that. Crossing that line would have been disastrous on so many levels!
He did what was right even though eventually Potiphar’s wife accused Joseph of assaulting her because he rejected her advances.
In the end, because Joseph desired to honor God in all he said and did, God honored him. He placed Joseph over all of Egypt – second only to Pharaoh himself – so as to save the lives of millions, including those of his own family.
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your protection as I drive but I would also ask for Your steady hand upon my shoulder as You guide me spiritually. May I hug the right side of the road, may I toe the line so that I may be found to be above reproach, bringing honor to You. Amen.
(Joseph’s entire story is awesome – take time to read it yourself in Genesis, chapters 37, 39-50.)
Sept 29th, 2019, Sun, 8:08 pm
