your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
who teaches you what is best for you,
who directs you in the way you should go. - Isaiah 48:17
Friday night, I rented a movie from Redbox for my boys. After viewing the movie that night and again on Saturday morning, I told them it was time to return it so we wouldn't get charged for another night of renting.
I asked my 9 year old if he wanted to return the movie to the box. I know that he has been craving more independence lately, so I thought this was a good opportunity to let him learn something new and feel like a big boy.
Before he left the car, I showed him the red side with the arrow and explained that the movie had to be inserted with this side facing him and the arrow pointing into the box. I watched as he walked up and pressed the buttons on the screen to return the movie.
Then he proceeded to insert the movie with the wrong side facing him and the arrow nowhere to be seen. I crack open the car door and tell him to flip it over, which he proceeds to do but flipped it from its horizontal position to a vertical position with the wrong side still facing him. So I tell him, "No, flip it the other way." He continues to flip it around and shove it towards the machine only to find that it still isn't working.
I found myself getting frustrated but managed to keep my cool and not fuss at him. I finally thought to tell him to flip it from front to back. He caught on and sent the arrow in the right direction. Success!
This exchange made think about our relationship with God. How many times has He given us instructions, but we didn't listen to what He was telling us? Or how many times do we try to figure it out for ourselves because we think we know a better way?
What path has God been trying to lead you down? Are you willing to let Him instruct you?
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