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The saying in my city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is that there are two seasons: winter and construction. But now, whether it be road repair, maintenance, or construction, it continues year-round. The sight of police officers guiding traffic at intersections affected by road work is common. Why do the drivers obey the directions of the traffic cop? They see that the traffic lights are inoperative, recognize the police uniform, and trust that their guidance will assure smooth and safe traffic flow.
God has offered His grace and guidance to His children, in much more than daily traffic!
1 John 5:1-5 – Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? (NASB 1995)
This passage gives a deep personal assurance of the new life that started when we began a relationship with Jesus Christ. If we love God, we will also love His family and follow His commandments for daily living. The new commands grow naturally from a love of God, but how do we know it's God's commands that we are following? Often there are many opinions, like traffic signs, that can be confusing. We check with God's Word, and we will find that His commands are not overwhelming, because they can be lived out through His power, not our own.
It is not always easy, and we will fail at times, but God is quick to forgive and to set us on the right path. Hard times and personal traffic jams will happen, but God keeps working in us, giving us the joy and ability to live the life He intended from the beginning.
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, that we are born of You and have the victory of faith to overcome all the slowdowns and frustrations of life. We know this victory because we believe that Jesus is Your Son. Amen.
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Shirley Moulton <shirley_moulton@yahoo.ca>
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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So encouraging. Thank you.
Great post and reminder, Shirley! God bless!
Thanks Shirley, blessings to you and your family.
Pray and the Holy Spirit will guide us to good decisions.
That’s a very good one. Thanks for sharing.
(Ontario)
Dear Shirley,
Thank you always for your thoughtful, helpful devotionals.
Thank you, Shirley. Road repair is frequent here in Arizona as well. Now it can be a reminder for me of God’s grace and guidance.
Many thanks for your encouraging words today, Shirley. Yes we need be ever
faithful to Jesus and ever thankful for His constant care of us.
Blessings for these special devotionals you prepare.
Good morning, Shirley,
I very good passage to remind us of God’s love and commandments. With all that construction and winter weather, we need to remember to practice that love to everyone out there as we maneuver through it. Thanks for sharing your faith. Blessings.
Thanks for writing this devotional.
I like how you take life situations and show how God is leading in a similar way.
I need continuous reminders.
Thank you.
Blessings.
Good morning, Shirley
Yes, winter and construction, I see that has not changed. We moved from Ontario 4 and half yrs ago and I am so thankful that the Word of God full of promises and directions has not changed!!!
God bless and stay safe.
Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us. To God be the glory! Blessings.