I noticed in today's news that NASCAR driver/owner Michael Waltrip was involved in an auto accident. Over the weekend, Waltrip struck a telephone poll and then rolled his SUV. Although his Toyota Land Cruiser was totaled, Waltrip suffered only minor cuts and bruises. After the accident, he left the scene and walked home. The police tracked him down a few hours later and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident and wreckless driving. According to Waltrip, he fell asleep at the wheel.OK. Let's give Waltrip the benefit of the doubt and accept his reason for the accident - which is a real possibility. Statistics do reveal that driver fatigue is a major cause of driving mishaps. Some see it as a greater cause of accidents than alcohol consumption. In fact, to help cut down on accidents caused by drowsy drivers, PennDot (along with many other state's highway departments) has installed rumble strips on the shoulders of major highways. This helps alert the sleepy driver to the fact that his car is drifting off the highway (and if you have ever hit those strips going 65 mph - they DO wake you up!).
When it comes to living out our journey of grace, I believe one of the greatest strategies of the Enemy is to lull us to sleep! He knows if he can get us drowsy and all tired out, we will lack the focus and the energy to engage in God's Kingdom work! The Apostle Paul understood this and so he warns us, "So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled (1 Thessalonians 5:6). My fellow travelers on the journey of Grace, please remember this: Following and sleeping don't mix! Let's not grow drowsy as we seek to follow Jesus! Rather let's strive to be alert and self-controlled. All by God's grace and for God's glory!
Thanks for listening,
pj
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