Driver's Ed

by Faith Hill

Hebrews 2:14-15 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 

Driver’s Ed can be an interesting experience no matter where you are, but for me it was an entirely different experience in Africa. I learned to drive with a four-wheel drive truck on what most people would term “off-road” conditions that included ruts, large rocks, swamps, and un-bridged rivers. My first time driving on the road I got a flat tire because I cut too close to a sharp rock on the edge of the road. Since our spare was at home being fixed, this resulted in a two-mile walk home and returning the spare to the truck using a Honda 50 trail bike and a sulky cart while crossing a river bridged with two logs and gap in between. The point: I learned much from my driver’s education that I continue to apply in my life as I endeavor to imitate Christ.

One of the best ways to avoid the dangers of the road was to follow the tracks of the truck before me. Many of the drivers have, through experience, found the safest, smoothest way to go. By following in their path, I was more likely to arrive at my destination unscathed. Christ did this for us. He walked the path before us, leaving His footprints to follow through His Word.

What grief we can save ourselves by simply following His example! We are called to be imitators of Christ, not to restrict us, but to give us freedom and the easiest way to arrive at our destination with the least amount of heartache. All we have to do is imitate Him.

Prayer: Father, help me to trust Your footsteps and follow them. Teach me to see the wisdom of Your ways. Thank You for Your grace when I steer off course.