I Just Got Towed

Last week I had kind of a bad day. One disappointment after another, or so it seemed. That's when I got an email notification that someone had commented on one of my blog stories.

"Oh, great," I thought. "More negativity."

But then I read the comment. It was given on a story I had written 10 years ago about my "new to me" truck and a tow rope I had just purchased. My intent back then with the tow rope was to pull people's cars out of ditches during the winter and then share the Gospel with the drivers.

The comment I received is as follows:

"Funny how something like snow and a car in a ditch can stir up so much inner reflection. It’s easy to think first about what we can do instead of who’s in need. Even moments that seem routine — like passing a tow truck at work — can carry something deeper if we’re paying attention."

Interesting.

That kind of cheered me up. And it ALSO made me think. Someone actually reads my stories! And this person actually took the time to comment!

How many times do we have a plan for our day and then everything suddenly goes sideways? More often than not, in my experience. So, what do we do in those situations? Do we whine and complain? Or do we make lemonade out of lemons? 

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8

When things go south in our lives we should be asking, "What are you trying to show me, Lord? What are you trying to teach me?"

I did actually pull someone out of a ditch once back then. The ditch right in front of our house. I don't even remember what I said to the driver of the car. I don't remember saying anything "brillant" about God. Or ask if he knew Jesus. But I DID do something. And the driver was grateful.

Something just occured to me. Of course! The guy who commented on my story? He actually pulled ME out of the dismal "ditch" I was in that day. My bad day disappeared after reading his comment. Hmm. Was someone from above sending me a message? Or sending me a "tow truck?" He can pull anyone out of any "ditch." Anywhere and any time.

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him." - Psalm 91:14-15