I was riding eastbound on 42 to attend ReFuel last night. Close to the exit for 70 there is always what looks like a pile of cement on the road.
I really don't know why it is there, but it reminds me of a speed bump taking up about a third of the lane. I am sure anyone who rides that road knows exactly what I am talking about.
It's easy enough to avoid, you just go around it.
But it does concern me. Someone new to the area might not see it. What is easy to avoid for those of us who know about it, could turn out to be deadly for someone who isn't watching the road. Especially someone new to riding.
Knowledge of the hazards, watching the road... For a biker, that is how you stay alive. I've often been warned by fellow bikers of hazards like that, or roads known for deer crossings, etc.
I've been thinking about those 17 baptized this past weekend. They need two things, knowledge of the Bible and brothers and sisters to walk with them.
The Word of God, and fellowship of believers.
As Paul said, "What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up." 1 Cor 14:26 (NIV)
Because this life is full of hazards and many of them have been pointed out in the Word of God. Those of us who have run into obstacles before can share our experiences and so help those young in the faith avoid the plans of the enemy.
For "we are not unaware of his schemes." 2 Cor 2:4 (NIV)
When a biker goes down, it's tragic enough. It's even worse when it's an accident that could have been avoided.
I've been walking with the Lord for many years. I've gone down a few times myself and by his grace I still stand. But I have also seen others who have crashed, seemingly never to recover.
In each case they didn't know the Word, (or ignored it) and they broke away from fellowship.
I'm thankful to the living God, for we've been given all we need to walk that victorious life. Let us be smart enough to use it.
