Pastor Bill Hayden
Is somebody trying to tell you something – for your own good? Are you so focused on other things that you don’t hear them? Or are you simply ignoring them? Have you ever considered that God has been telling you how much He loves and values you as a person created in His image and likeness? Don’t wait to be embarrassed after you discover what has been obvious to those who love and care about you.
It reminds me of a time when my wife was trying to get my attention at a meeting years ago but couldn’t because I was so focused on my thoughts. It was when I had just purchased my Harley and I had returned after a long ride. Well, that afternoon I had a meeting at church with some of our leaders along with my wife in attendance. The ride was rejuvenating and I was excited to roll up on my new Harley to see my wife and others at the meeting. After parking the bike, removing my helmet, gloves, jacket and googles I went into an adjoining room for coffee and snacks. I greeted a few people and they inquired about my new bike as I continued to walk around the room. Every now and then I would notice my wife and she would rub her face and point at me but after a while she stopped doing it… so I gave no more thought to it. I continued to converse with others sitting next to me while she sat next to her sister across the room.
I decided to go to the restroom and while washing my hands, I glanced into the mirror and to my surprise, I looked like a raccoon. My face was covered with road exhaust film from other vehicles on the road and my googles had covered my eyes while leaving my face unprotected. I immediately washed my face to remove any resemblance of the exhaust film from the road and went into the meeting. I asked my wife, “Why didn’t you tell me about the condition of my face?” While laughing, she said, “I tried 3 to 4 times but to no avail… so, I left you alone to enjoy your conversations and attention.”
I think about how we all can get caught up in our own little world while the Lord tries to get our attention to help us and we resist for whatever reason.
2 Peter 3:9 NLV The Lord is not slow about keeping His promise as some people think. He is waiting for you. The Lord does not want any person to be punished forever. He wants all people to be sorry for their sins and turn away from them.
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