Mission Venture Ministries

Fools wander away and get killed. They are destroyed because they do not care. But those who listen to Me will live in safety. They will be safe, without fear of being hurt. (Proverbs 1:32-33) 

John was on a road trip with a friend and being the passenger he was simply enjoying the ride. As they were traveling around sixty miles per hour down the highway John began to see road signs; the first one said, “Work Ahead.” 

They continued driving. After another mile or so, there was another sign. It said, “Road Work Ahead,” but John’s friend did not slow down. A few miles later, another sign appeared, “Flagman Ahead.”

By this time, John began to wonder if his friend was going to slow down. Still, he said nothing as they continued to drive, with music softly playing in the background. 

About a half-mile later, another sign caught John’s eye. It said, “Prepare to Stop!”

As they rounded the curve, they encountered the road work and flagman. Breaking quickly John’s friend obviously frustrated said, “Well, that’s nice! They don’t even give you a warning!” 

“Are you kidding me? There were several signs for the past few miles. There were warnings all along the way,” John informed him. “I didn’t see them” he responded. “I had something else on my mind.” 

Just like in this account many do not see God’s warning signs. Proverbs 1:32-33 has stern words from the Lord for those who will not pay attention and listen – For the disobedience of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to Me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. 

Friend, we encourage you to watch for the signs God gives you. They are there! God is speaking, listen attentively for His voice. Watch diligently for His signs. The more you heed His signs, the more signs you will see. Watch for them and agree with Gods plan to bless you! Because, “How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation” (Daniel 4:3). 

Jesus told the Pharisees and the people that: “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God” (John 8:47). 

If we are going to hear God clearly, we must spend time with Him. We cannot allow ourselves to become busy with so many other things that we miss the signs. Daily work, family and even ministry, demands our time. So much so, that we miss the times when Jesus wants us to sit at His feet like Mary, Lazarus’s sister did and learn from Him. Those times are vital if we are going to walk in peace. Those times are necessary if we want to hear wisdom from God. 

Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). 

Make it a priority each day to spend time with God. To rest in Him, to learn from the Lord since that is the only place you will find rest for your soul. 

It is vital that we keep our eyes and mind on God and not elsewhere. Because, if “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken” (Psalm 16:8). 

As we see we need to keep our eyes and our mind on God. Don’t keep your mind on problems or distractions. If you face a problem ask God to give you the solution, because “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).  Pray and meditate on the word of God and on His faithfulness since it is the only place you will find peace. 

When we see warning signs we need to heed them. Our part is to see them, to be alert and obey them, just like we should read and obey His Word. The blessing comes once we begin to obey it as Jesus said: “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it” (Luke 11:28). 

Therefore, “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days...” (Deuteronomy 5:33)

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