Stop!

It is interesting when we are driving and see a sign that says stop, we stop. If we do not stop there are possible consequences. We could receive a ticket, collide into an accident or hit someone crossing the street. Because of the consequences, we obey the sign. We are trained to know that if we do not stop, we can potentially suffer. Unfortunately, this tends to characterize our lives. We stop for stop signs, but continually move forward in everything else. As a Christian how does this apply to us?


Okay, let me ask you a question: how many times has God asked you to stop? Did you listen? Well, let me be up front with you. This is a problem for me. I become so busy with life I tend not to stop and look around at what God has blessed me with: my wife, my kids and the most awesome church ever. Sometimes the only way God can stop me is to physically shut me down. At that point I finally look up and say, “Okay God, my attention is all yours.”

Growing as a man and as Christian I have learned I need to take time to slow down, STOP, look up and realize that I our glorious king wants to talk to me. Yes me. Wow, what an awesome king. And when He speaks it is some of the most profound moments in my life. If I never stopped to look up and listen, I would never be the man I am today.

Is God throwing stop signs in front of you? Are you listening for his words? Are you ignoring stop signs from God? And how many wonderful moments had been missed with your creator who just wanted to spend time with you, yes you. On God’s behalf I say to you: “STOP.” It will be worth every moment.