In today’s world, everyone is moving at the speed of light, trying to fit more into one 24 hour day then even imaginable. Trust me when I tell you from experience. This is very true…
Let me set the picture for you. I was driving on highway 101 towards 55, rushing from church to school for yearbook pictures before heading off to work. I’m just about to pass CVS on my right hand side and in front of me is the stop light which is red, and behind me are red, blue, and white lights… yes the lights of the police!
Now let me inform you that I’ve never been pulled over, never gotten in trouble with the cops, my record is squeaky clean so needless to say I’m starting to panic at this point and the tears start to run down my face, not to mention all I can think about is how much my parents are going to freak!
“Do you know why I pulled you over this afternoon?”
“I was speeding”
“Are you aware of how fast you were going?”
“Too much...” trying to be as nice as possible, and let me remind you I’m still crying and praying that he will let me off with a warning instead of writing me a ticket. Unfortunately, what seemed like ages, he issued me my first ticket of any kind at the age of 18. Yikes…$140, which is a standard fine for speeding!!!
In Luke Chapter 10 we read about a lady named Martha who opened her home to Jesus. Her sister Mary also came to visit and to meet Jesus. While Martha spent her time doing house and kitchen preparations needed for her special guest, Mary spent time with Jesus.
Let me set the picture for you. I was driving on highway 101 towards 55, rushing from church to school for yearbook pictures before heading off to work. I’m just about to pass CVS on my right hand side and in front of me is the stop light which is red, and behind me are red, blue, and white lights… yes the lights of the police!
Now let me inform you that I’ve never been pulled over, never gotten in trouble with the cops, my record is squeaky clean so needless to say I’m starting to panic at this point and the tears start to run down my face, not to mention all I can think about is how much my parents are going to freak!
“Do you know why I pulled you over this afternoon?”
“I was speeding”
“Are you aware of how fast you were going?”
“Too much...” trying to be as nice as possible, and let me remind you I’m still crying and praying that he will let me off with a warning instead of writing me a ticket. Unfortunately, what seemed like ages, he issued me my first ticket of any kind at the age of 18. Yikes…$140, which is a standard fine for speeding!!!
In Luke Chapter 10 we read about a lady named Martha who opened her home to Jesus. Her sister Mary also came to visit and to meet Jesus. While Martha spent her time doing house and kitchen preparations needed for her special guest, Mary spent time with Jesus.
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset
about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has
chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her.”
~ Luke 10:41-42
Martha spent all her time doing what she thought was needed to make her guests stay the best it could be. She was so wrapped up in preparing for Jesus she had no time to actually spend with Jesus. On the other hand, Mary spent her time with Jesus like he wants us to. Jesus wants us to remember to slow down our life and stop all the rushing we do and spend time with Him rather then doing things we think will please or impress Him.
I realize I’ve been doing more then just speeding in my car, but I’ve been speeding through life. I’ve been rushing from one activity to the next, I have hardly seen my mom or my whole family let alone spent time with God. God created this whole world for us and I’ve been speeding through it not really taking it all in and admiring God’s work.
So to end my story, I ended up paying the ticket and an extra fee to keep it off my record. The only catch… probation for a year!!!!
So please….! Do you have any funny, serious, or just unlucky car stories about you, your car, or someone else’s story you would like to share? A word from me…make sure you go the speed limit in life and on the road….I’m trying my hardest, but I will take any advice I can get.
Martha spent all her time doing what she thought was needed to make her guests stay the best it could be. She was so wrapped up in preparing for Jesus she had no time to actually spend with Jesus. On the other hand, Mary spent her time with Jesus like he wants us to. Jesus wants us to remember to slow down our life and stop all the rushing we do and spend time with Him rather then doing things we think will please or impress Him.
I realize I’ve been doing more then just speeding in my car, but I’ve been speeding through life. I’ve been rushing from one activity to the next, I have hardly seen my mom or my whole family let alone spent time with God. God created this whole world for us and I’ve been speeding through it not really taking it all in and admiring God’s work.
So to end my story, I ended up paying the ticket and an extra fee to keep it off my record. The only catch… probation for a year!!!!
So please….! Do you have any funny, serious, or just unlucky car stories about you, your car, or someone else’s story you would like to share? A word from me…make sure you go the speed limit in life and on the road….I’m trying my hardest, but I will take any advice I can get.
