When the Whistle Blows
As a lifeguard growing up and now as a mum, I have had a lot of practice saying, “Stop”. “Stop running.” “Stop fighting.” “Stop arguing.” “Stop, before you get hurt.”
The shrill blast of a Fox 40 whistle is a real attention getter. It can be more challenging to get our children’s attention at home. I wonder how God feels about how tiring it can be trying to get my attention.
How often do I sense that prick of conscience and ignore it? How often to I tread down a path that I somehow know will not go well for me?
John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
God promises to never leave us nor forsake us. (Deuteronomy 31:6-8) He tells us that He has plans for us. (Jeremiah 29:11)
If you were going on a trip and had programmed your GPS to get you to your destination, would you listen to it’s directions?
If you came to a railroad track and the lights were flashing and the gate was down would you keep on going?
Isaiah 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
God will guide us, we just need to listen to the whistle.
Psalm 119:35
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.