James 1:14-15
But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Years ago I was traveling to a speaking engagement. The roads were thick with a wet snow. Ruts were a constant threat to throw me into a skid. As I came around one corner I realized that it was almost impossible to steer the car. I pulled off the road and discovered that the snow had caked inside the wheel wells and was restricting the front wheels from turning more than a few inches.
Those of you living in warm and sunny climates may not have had this experience, and even in colder climates it occurs very rarely. There are just two times that I have had it happen.
To deal with the problem it is necessary to use some sort of sharp tool to break the build-up of packed snow. On that particular day I used a sharp iron bar to break it away. After awhile, as the snow again built up, I had to repeat the process of breaking it away.
Sometimes in our spiritual walk we start picking up things (even good things) that prevent us from being able to steer in the right direction. Most of the time, this build-up is caused by questionable decisions or conduct. It is possible for us to pack our life so full of activities that we lose control of our steering. Even spiritual activities done in our own strength and without the Lord’s calling will so clog our wheel wells that we lose the ability to steer.
The way we can clear the blockages in our steering system is to humbly bow before the Lord and ask Him to direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 says it best: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today. Trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil