Diane Virginia: The Mail Carrier
I thought it would be easy to navigate my way to the expressway from my new job, but I was not familiar with the neighborhood. To further my confusion, a few street signs were missing. The only sure landmark I had was a child’s soccer ball left in a yard. After passing the ball three times, I pulled my car to the side of the road, wiped the sweat from my palms, and prayed. “God, please direct me. I want to go home.”
Suddenly, a mail carrier who was making his rounds made a U-Turn. “Ma’am, what address are you trying to find?” he said. “I’m looking for I-95.” The carrier gave directions and I went on my way, confident I could find the expressway. But then, I passed through another intersection with missing street signs. Was that where I was supposed to turn? This time, I did a U-turn, found my soccer ball landmark, and stopped.
The mail carrier’s reflection appeared in my rear-view mirror. “Still looking?” he said as he pulled beside me. I nodded, trying to hide my flushed face. “Wait here. I have three more letters to deliver. I’ll be back.” As promised, he returned. Then he led me to the highway. Sure enough, the intersection with the missing signs was where I was supposed to turn. I can still see the carrier tipping his hat as I boarded the expressway.
Sometimes, navigating decisions in life is like driving with missing street signs. God understands His people need help so He provides His Word. In Psalms we read, “Your word have I hid in mine heart” (Psalm 119:11a NKJV). When I commit God’s Word to memory, I can be as confident as the mail carrier who had the streets on his route memorized. I’m guessing he also knew the child who owned the soccer ball and neighbors by their first names. We also read, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 NKJV). Just like the mail carrier led me to the expressway, God’s Word gives me a direction that works.
Sometimes, navigating decisions in life is like driving with missing street signs. Click To TweetIn each of the one hundred seventy-six verses of Psalm 119, the psalmist encourages us to incorporate the truths of God’s Word into everyday living. Just as the mail carrier helped me to reach my destination, God gives His Word as a safe, and reliable guide we can depend on.
What action step can you take to know God’s Word more intimately?
Father God, help me to know Your Word intimately so it becomes my sure guide.
Copyright © 2019: The Mail Carrier: Author Diane Virginia Cunio; Pen Name Diane Virginia: All Rights Reserved
Published: August 25, 2019: Christian Broadcasting Network: Beth Patch, Executive Producer: https://www1.cbn.com/devotions/the-mail-carrier
Published: January 4, 2020: Christian Devotions Ministries: Martin Wiles, Managing Editor: Cindy Sproles, Executive Editor: http://www.christiandevotions.us
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DIANE VIRGINIA
Diane Virginia (Cunio) is an award-winning writer, the founder, and administrator of VineWords: Devotions and More, and the author of The Kiss of Peace: A Contemporary Exploration into Song of Solomon and Behind the Veil: Becoming the Ascended Bride of Song of Solomon (both books awaiting publication).
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Great story, Diane! The Lord sent that mailman to direct you—It was a divine encounter. Isn’t it reassuring to know that He guides us by taking our hand and leading us when we’re lost? God is so good all the time.
It sure is, sister. At the time, I was afraid, but now it is a fond memory of God’s rescue through a kind postman. God is so good and He lets us know He is actively involved in the details of our lives.
Thank you Diane for the wonderful reminder that we need to feed on and rely on God’s word.
Thank you, Glenda, for your kind words. 🙂
Loved this devotion. Mail carriers that was me and my husband. Gave many directions.
Oh that is lovely sister. 🙂 Thank you also for commenting regularly. I don’t know how you found VineWords, but we appreciate your encouragement and sweet, sweet comments.