This past weekend our area was hit with a winter storm that dropped a couple of inches of snow. While the snow was beautiful and the moisture was certainly welcomed, the ice that came the day before made things very interesting – slick ice disguised with a dusting of beauty.
Have you ever heard the saying, “He knows just enough to be dangerous.”? That is a phrase that was started, very likely, to describe drivers in west Texas when the roads are icy. I have no problem navigating icy and snow covered roads when I am the only person on them. Unfortunately, it snows in our area just enough to force people to drive on such roads but not enough to give them the experience they need to actually be able to do it safely. The results are crazy people driving out of control and not even knowing it.
How many of us are going through life with the same reckless abandon while thinking we have it all under control? Many get up each day with the misconception that they are actually in control of their destiny – that they can make their own way in the world.
Jesus made sure to remind us that he is the way, the truth and the life. The fact that we are so self-centered that we actually believe this life is somehow about us is why Jesus came in the first place. He came to show us what life is really about and to guide us through the icy spots and the dangerous conditions to a fulfilled existence. He sacrificed himself so that you and I could have a relationship with God.
As we approach Thanksgiving – and then Advent – don’t forget that Jesus came to save us – even though we didn’t even know we needed saving.
Praise the Lord, Oh my soul!
Give thanks!
Clay in the Hands 
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