Rain had been falling for the past several days, but now it seemed even heavier. Traffic was light on the British Columbia highway that went around Howe Sound. The north-south highway made its way over bridges that crossed small creeks and scenic gorges far below. But today the tall evergreens were partially hidden in mist, and clouds blocked the canyons. By now the rains had become so heavy that the normally small creeks had become raging torrents, and the canyons were funneling mud and debris into the water below. One lone car traveled the highway through the heavy rain, its windshield wipers sweeping against the constant downpour, with the driver, no doubt, wishing he were at home.
Soon, in his rearview mirror, he saw another car overtaking him, and with a flying splash of spray it went on by. He watched it for a moment, and then it disappeared ... . DISAPPEARED? . . . WAIT A MINUTE!
He suddenly realized if that car had dropped out of sight, then that must mean the bridge ahead was out! Quickly his foot hit the brake, which sent his car into a skid! His car was sliding sideways as he fought for control, but he had to stop! It seemed like forever until it finally did stop, and his suspicion was confirmed. The bridge had washed away!
For a moment he felt weak with relief and thankfulness. Then a thought struck him—He must warn others of the danger! Quickly he jumped out of the car and ran back through the rain.
When he saw another car coming, he began to wave his arms and shouted, “STOP! STOP! THE BRIDGE IS OUT!” Without even slowing down, the car went on around him and off into the mist.
Surely the next car would stop, so on he ran, waving his arms and shouting again, “STOP! STOP! STOP!” In total disbelief, he watched as, with horn blaring, the car went on around him and disappeared!
We are told that “He [God] hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained” ( Acts 17:31). Men, women and children are being warned to flee the wrath of God. Are you listening to that warning? or are you speeding on to everlasting judgment? God offers you safety and forgiveness through His Son Jesus Christ, by that great work on Calvary’s cross where He shed His blood for any who believe in Him. STOP! and seriously think it over. Eternity is forever!
As another car came into view, the man increased his frantic efforts. By now he was soaked to the skin, but he hardly knew it; he was so intent on trying to stop another car from plunging into the canyon. This time his efforts were rewarded. The car stopped, and the two cars quickly set up a roadblock.
“The Lord is . . . long-suffering . . . not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). We have no guarantee on our life here. Not one of us can be sure we will be here for another year, another day, another hour or even the next minute. The cross of Christ is the roadblock between time and eternity.
STOP! Do not go another step without Christ as your Saviour, for without Him you face the blackness of darkness forever!
MEMORY VERSE: “The Lord is . . . not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
ML-10/02/2016