Day 99, or April the 9th. You could spot him a mile away.
Our thoughts today are from 2 Kings chapter 9 verse 20. The lookout reported,
He has reached them, but he isn't coming back either. The driving is like that of Jehu, son
of Nimshi. He drives like a maniac. Now the big picture surrounding this verse.
Jehu was king of the northern kingdom of Israel, and was anointed by Elijah to destroy the dynasty
of Ahab, which was a blight on God's people for many years. The northern kingdom never really
recovered fully after Ahab and Jezebel's reigns. Meanwhile their daughter Athaliah was just as bad
as she did all she could to gain power and hold on to it come what may in Judah. Jehu fulfilled
his God-given role and ruled from Samaria for 28 years. He was such a responsible man and effective
ruler in many ways, yet he was a very irresponsible driver. His dangerous driving marked him out from
other men. It was the attribute that made him notorious. And now our action step for today.
We are all noted for different things, but I trust not many of us are renowned for our foolhardy
attitude to driving. At least I hope so. I was told that when a Christian breaks the speed limit,
their guardian angel jumps off the car. If that was so, I fear there would be an awful lot of
unemployed guardian angels. Why is it that some believers contend that it's okay to break some
laws, such as speeding, but others like shoplifting and burglary should never be broken, as they are
real crimes? There was a time when having an alcoholic drink before driving was socially
acceptable, but now that is not so. It is seen as irresponsible and quite rightly, for it is. Why
don't we Christians lead the way by getting speeding or reckless driving unacceptable? If you
are driving as less than honoring to God, just think how you will feel if it results in a tragedy.
Of course, God would forgive you, but how long would it be before you'd be able to forgive yourself?
Thank God for your cruise control.