Spin

I was thinking about Bonnie's spin on the Good Samaritan. After reading it, I had a Lou Ferrigno moment... ("CHRISTIAN RAGE!") With indignation, I exclaimed to myself (and anyone within a stone's throw) the attitude of Christ that is lost on so many Christians today.

At this point, you have probably realized where this is going.

On Monday nights, I have ice hockey. On the drive to the rink, I happened upon traffic. Silently cursing the individuals who don't know how to drive, I finally came to the cause of the slowdown. Two cars had crashed in the intersection and it left just enough room for cars to drive around them.

As I approached the crash and maneuvered my ride around the accident, I had a painful realization that I was the Levite, side-stepping the incident, set on my destination. I wish I could say I turned back. As the accident faded in my rear view mirror, so did my desire to stop and help.

I prayed for forgiveness. For a man who prays for more opportunities to serve the Lord, I am very slow to pick up on those moments. God is faithful to His children.

He furnished another opportunity to stop (after practice) and I did. The lady was grateful, but her husband and a tow truck would be there soon. There were some things I could have done better at that stop, but I know that now and next time will be better.

By the grace of God, I am what I am and will become what He wills.