For the most part,
I would classify myself as a good driver. Of course that depends on my mood
when I get behind the wheel. But all in all I’d say I’m pretty safe. In my 28
years of driving I have never been pulled over or received a ticket. That is,
until a few days ago.
I neglected to come
to a complete stop at a stop sign. To my dismay, a motorcycle cop was there to
witness my criminal act and dutifully pulled me over. When asked why I didn’t come to a complete
stop, I told the truth: I was too busy talking with my son (who was in the car)
and wasn’t paying attention.
He took my license
and registration, filled out the ticket and brought it over to me to sign.
However, instead of signing a piece of paper condemning me, I signed a piece of
paper releasing me.
He had offered me
mercy and sent me on my way with a warning. I was relieved and humbled at the
same time. Relieved that I wouldn’t have to deal with fines and traffic school;
humbled by the fact that I deserved to deal with fines and traffic school but
was forgiven of my transgression.
Does this story
sound familiar? It should. After all, it’s an allegory of the amazing mercy and
grace given to each and every one of us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
We are all guilty.
We deserve the penalty for our sin, but in His loving mercy, Jesus sets us
free. He paid the ultimate price so that we wouldn’t have to.
Why? Simple. He did
it for love.
“For God so loved
the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Dina Pugh
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