John 6:15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come
and take him by force, to make him king, he departed again into a mountain
himself alone.
On June 7, 1906, the town of Chatham, New Jersey, implemented
the first speed bump. They were five inch raised crosswalks designed to slow down
speeding automobiles and keeping pedestrians safe. Although, the top speed was
only 30 MPH, it was effective in slowing down the motorist and it wasn’t long
before others followed suite.
Today, our lives are set in the fast lane. We are being
pushed to accomplish more in a day’s time than ever before. We have fast foods,
supper computers, quicker cars, real time information at our finger tips, forcing
us to consume every second of our life at warp speed. This quick pace, if gone
unchecked will one day cause us to crash.
Jesus’ life and ministry was filled with task that kept Him
busy every waking hour. He faced opposition, healed the sick, raised the dead,
cast out demons, fed the multitude, and the list could go on. He understood the
importance of slowing down and spending time with His Father. It allowed Him
the opportunity to rejuvenate his body and recharge his spirit.
If we continue the pace the world sets for us, we may
accomplish some things in life, but at what cost. The waning of love. Separation
of family interaction and growth. A closer relationship with Jesus. It is
important that we slow down and become more intimate with Him and our families.
Like Christ, we need speed bumps in our lives to keep us from crashing or falling
apart.
