Proverbs 22:4
When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it-- be smart and hide.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
I was returning home from a trip to the grocery store, and I came upon a car wreck. Emergency personnel were on the scene - attending to those who were injured and clearing the debris - and traffic was at a standstill. There was nowhere to turn off the road… no side routes for a detour… so I had to sit in the line of traffic and wait for a deputy to signal that I could proceed forward and past the collision area.
When something like this happens, some people stupidly turn and head directly toward the accident scene… we sometimes call them “rubberneckers.” They enjoy seeing the trouble of others. Others simply are not paying attention. They heard sirens… they saw ambulances, police cars, and fire trucks whiz past them… yet they forged ahead and drove right into the heart of the chaos and found themselves caught up in it. Still others sometimes unwittingly end up in troublesome situations, through no fault of their own.
There are lots of situations that fall somewhere between the rubberneckers and those who are not paying attention. Many of us get involved in things that are none of our business… or we end up “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” We become embroiled in others’ arguments and drama… we find ourselves in the car with someone who is drinking - or covering for someone in a lie… we interject our own feelings and opinions and make a bad situation much worse.
We all have our “moments,” but God wants us to be awake and alert… and seeking His will and guidance at all times. He can help us avoid many of the “minefields” of life… the troublesome situations in which we do not – or should not – have a part! He helps us look for side roads and detours to take in order to bypass direct involvement in a collision or conflict.
How do you handle trouble… or the potential for a troubling situation? Do you ask God to guide your steps, or do you drive blindly forward and “let the chips fall where they may”? Are you seeking the guidance and wisdom of The One who can help you live in harmony… and bring glory and honor to His name? Isn’t it about time you did?
©2011 Debbie Robus
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