I like to think of myself as a person who is always prepared, but the other day I found myself in a situation where I was completely out of my element. I got a phone call from my daughter saying, "Mom can you come pick us up, we have a flat tire." When I arrived on the scene, I found the other girl's mother trying to figure out how to work a portable air compressor. She and I struggled a little and I'm sure if anyone was watching us they were probably cracking up, but after some hassle we finally got it hooked up. In just a few minutes the tire was re-inflated. I was so impressed and even made the comment that I really needed to have something like that in my trunk in case I ever got in a jam. Our final act before we departed and went our separate ways was to to check the air pressure, but she didn't have a pressure gauge. I thought I had one, so I popped my trunk. I didn't have a pressure gauge, but I did have a flashlight doodad thingy that looked like it had multiple tools in it. After investigating a little further, I discovered I did in fact have an air compressor in my car. It was that flashlight, doodad thingy, but I had no idea how to use it. Troy teased me about it and said it had been in every car I've ever owned. All I have to say is, "Who knew???!!!"
Sometimes life is just like that flat tire. One minute everything is rolling along smoothly, and the next minute we hit a bump and become deflated. That's why I'm so thankful God has given us a tool, to help us along this difficult path of life. The bible is filled with stories and guidance to help us in whatever situation we happen to be in at the time. As long as I have God's word, and as long as I read it and apply it to my life, I won't ever be without the tools I need.
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. -2 Timothy 4:2
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