Vincent Paul Riojas, 27 of Grand Prairie (a Dallas, Texas suburb) has been arrested on an intoxication manslaughter charge. Authorities allege that Riojas drifted into the oncoming lane and struck a bicyclist head on. The impact threw the bicyclist onto the roof of the car and then through the car's rear window and onto the back seat. Riojas, drove from the scene to his home where he tried to hide the car in his side yard. However, relatives found the critically injured cyclist and called police. The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
This story stirs a couple of thoughts in my mind. For starters, when will people get it when it comes to the fact that drinking (alcohol) and driving do NOT mix? I am weary of hearing of deaths that occur because someone was driving under the influence. Another thought that bounced around in my head after reading this story was this: Did this guy not know that his victim that he had just hit was lying in his back seat? Perhaps he did ... perhaps he didn't. But the fact that he was there made it certain that Riojas' crime would eventually be discovered. He tried to run ... but he could not hide!
Friends, we sometimes think we can run and hide from our sin. But no way! No how! Remember God knows all. And that means He knows all about you - the good, the bad and the ugly! Keep in mind the words of Numbers 32:23, "But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out." So instead of running and trying to hide your sin ... confess it to God and seek His cleansing. Don't allow unconfessed sin to hinder your relationship with God!
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
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