NOVEMBER 5, Psalm 25:4

“Watch it!” gasped Uncle Sid. “Slow down, Abby!” Zach turned to Jill and grinned, in the back seat. When Aunt Sue asked Uncle Sid to get something from the supermarket, he offered to let Abby drive them there. While she was driving, Uncle Sid gave instructions to her almost non-stop since she had only gotten her driving license the previous week.

“There’s a “Give Way” sign up ahead. It’s a little hard to see,” cautioned Uncle Sid. He paused for a moment. “I slow down when I pass this fire station… oh, and two lights down we’ll turn right. Be sure to go near the curb when you turn that way… and have you learned that the best way to pull into parking places is…” Uncle Sid hardly stopped talking long enough to breathe.

When they reached the supermarket, Abby parked and handed the keys to her uncle. “Thanks for letting me drive, Uncle Sid, but I think you should drive home,” said Abby. “You’re more familiar with the car than I am.” “Well, Abby, are you sure?” Uncle Sid asked as he took the keys.

“Yes, I’m sure,” Abby answered. She smiled and winked at Jill and Zach. When Uncle Sid was out of hearing range, she murmured, “It’s usually fun to drive, but with Uncle Sid…” and they all laughed. Mom smiled when the kids told her about the incident. “Uncle Sid should have trusted Abby,” Jill protested. “She’s a good driver.”

“Don’t be too hard on Uncle Sid,” Mom replied. “Actually, we’re all a little like that at times.” “I’m not,” protested Zach. “I trust Abby.” “Yes, but do you always trust God?” asked Mom. “When we accept Jesus as Savior, it’s like inviting Him to take over the driver’s seat of our lives. But often we act as though we’re sitting beside Him, telling Him exactly how to drive.”

Thought: Do you trust God and accept the way He leads you? He knows the very best way for you to travel in life.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that the best driver in my life is not me, but You! Help me to trust You more and more as I grow older, for You know what difficulties lie ahead. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.