Jim Sikes was driving his Prius on I-8 in Southern California when he felt the accelerator “do something funny.” Next thing you know his 2008 blue Prius’ accelerator is stuck. He called 911 on his cell phone. A California Highway Patrol Officer had to pull up next to him, yes, at 90 miles per hour, and direct him with a bull horn to pull his emergency brake and press down the brake pedal simultaneously.
Mr. Sikes did as he was told until the car slowed to 50 at which point he shut off the engine. He coasted to a stop.
Interesting ride.
Your Life:
Does your life ever feel out of control? I know mine does at times. The first thing to realize is that God is for you. God wants you to succeed. The prophet Jeremiah tells us that,
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Secondly, if you ever feel that you need a spiritual highway patrol officer, pray and ask for the Holy Spirit to come upon your life. Jesus called the Holy Spirit “the Counselor.” He’s the One who can tell you how to bring your life under control.
Shortly before His death and resurrection Jesus said,
“But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”
John 16:7
Pray for God to send you the Holy Spirit. Try it. You’ll be glad you did.
