The Warning Light on the Dashboard

The warning light came on as we traveled about 75 miles an hour just south of Holland, Michigan.  We had just passed an exit where we could see the filling station logo fading in the rear view mirror.  So we stopped the car to check all the tires.  They looked fine - no hint of the impending disaster.  So we went on looking for another exit that had a filling station. 
The warning light was on steady by now.   The car accelerated at my urging and then, just as I was passing a semi with another semi close behind our van I heard the most frightening noise so began to slow down.  Somehow I was able to get the van safely over to the right shoulder.  There was nothing left of this tire.  


Sometimes I wonder if pastors can see their own warning lights when they are close to pushing their busy schedules beyond what Jesus expects of them.  Jesus took time away regularly, time to reconnect with His Father, time to rest and restore so that He could keep fresh and connected.  Jesus knows the limitations.  Heed your warning lights!!!


By the way, we did get it changed and bought two new tires right away!