Red Light

Backing out of the driveway, I waited for the garbage truck to pass. Approaching the corner where the stop sign is in full view, I observed that traffic was heavy. Normally, I would stop for one or two cars, but today they seemed endless. A caravan of cars paraded before me! As I waited, I started to prioritize my workload, and within minutes I was overwhelmed. A lull in traffic and I quickly pushed hard to accelerate, to take advantage of MY TURN.

Speedily, I soared over the bridge to be faced with yet another obstacle, a red light. While waiting, I contemplated making two additional stops before going to the office. This would save some travel time later in the workday and provide a few more minutes to devote to catch-up paperwork.

The light blinked green and of course I was making a left turn, so, I yielded to oncoming traffic. Soon the lane was clear, and I turned left on a yellow light, to avoid another red light. This was not a normal driving procedure for me, but apparently time is a commodity today! As I drove down the hill, all I could think about are the obstacles I have in my life. How simple life would be if we didn't have to wait on red lights! My pity party lasted until the next intersection.

The next traffic light was also red, but within a few seconds I was able to get up to speed, once again. Getting into the left lane to turn at the next crossroad, I abruptly stopped because the light was red. Hearing a loud noise to my left, turning my head, an accident had just occurred in the lane I was going to turn into. Just a fender bender, but making a left turn right now would cause even more delay. Another obstacle! "Lord why today? You know what I have to get done. This will make me late for my first morning appointment." I spoke out loud, under my breath.

How selfish of me not worrying about the people involved, although from a distance they seemed fine, apparently just shaken. They were talking outside of their slightly crumpled cars, hugging themselves to keep warm from the frigid morning air. All I could think about is, "I have so much to do and here is another stumbling block."The light turned green and I was able to move back into the right lane to go straight instead, to avoid the police who will be arriving shortly. "Well, this detour will cost me another fifteen minutes of time. But it will save me fifteen minutes if I wait for the accident to clear," I thought to myself.

As I grumbled, thinking only about MY life and what I WANTED to do, I could feel stress rising. Already frustrated and the day hasn't begun! Approaching the next main road, where I would attempt to make another left turn, the signal changed.

Instantly, hitting the steering wheel, I began to whine until I saw in the distance, birds. At least thirty gray- feathered birds flying above. They had no beauty to behold. Inconspicuously they soared in the subdued dreary winter sky. My eyes were attracted and I watched as if these meaningless intruders had complete control of my mind! With one graceful swoop, thirty little bodies landed upon the roof of a building. A magnificent tall stone building with an ornate white steeple pointed to God's throne. Immediately, I saw God's face. No, this was not a vision or a supernatural occurrence. Just the thought that God was in my life, telling me to look around at ordinary things, and know that He is in control.

As I waited for my turn to go, I was in no hurry for I felt the strong presence of God with me, sitting next to me in my car, and I didn't want this moment to ever end. My worries disappeared, and no longer was I in a hurry! I realized that I needed to spiritually prioritize my life. I was in a spiritual void.

Red lights will have a whole new meaning to me. For now I will look around and see if I can see God's face again! Some are asking, how did my day go? Even if it were the worst day, it was still the best day, for I was blessed beyond measure! It is a day I will remember always.

"Be still, and know that I am God:

I will be exalted among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth."

Psalms 46:10

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