Vol. 21 No. 31 | August 5, 2019
We were cruising up the freeway when a silver Tesla pulled up beside us. I noticed his hands weren’t on the steering wheel, even when we started moving again. I watched as the car followed the curves of the road, changing lanes and adjusting speed as needed. But the driver never touched the wheel.
The car finally exited the freeway and quickly disappeared. We drove on, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the car.
I thought about how amazing technology is, and how it also kind of freaked me out. I’m not sure if I could do it, give up control and trust I would be safe.”
I somehow doubt I will ever have a self-driving car that forces me to trust technology. But I do know I make decisions whether to trust or not several times a day.
When I go to a restaurant, I trust the people preparing and serving my food have followed proper regulations to assure my food is safe to eat.
When my mechanic tells me not to worry, he will take care of everything, I have faith that he knows what he’s doing and he will take care of everything.
I trust the doctor when he or she tells me what I need to do to maintain good health.
When I deposit money in the bank, I trust that it will be in my account the next time I use my debit card.
When I say goodbye to my wife, children, and grand-girls. I trust they will be well, and I will see them again.
We all have to trust people and things like technology, don’t we? Even those who struggle with trust, have to on some level.
There are times when I also struggle with giving up control. It makes me uncomfortable when I sense the Lord is asking me to let Him drive. What if He drives faster or slower than I want to go, or misses a turn, or doesn’t stop when I want Him to?
These are the times when I have to remind myself of His promises and remember, He can be trusted.
Take
delight in the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit
your way to the Lord;
trust in Him and He will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun. (Psalm 37:4-6, NIV)
Don’t be surprised if this week, you may hear the Lord say, “Let go of the wheel, I’ve got you. I know the future is uncertain and you’re afraid, but I’ve got you. Trust me.”
If you need help responding to the Lord when you hear Him, the words from this old song might help.
I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Saviour
I surrender all (Israel Houghton)
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