The doe and her two fawns stood at the edge of the highway, wanting to go across but afraid to do so, seeing so much traffic. There were six lanes of traffic, and the little deer family had somehow gotten into the median. They had to cross traffic sometime, sooner or later, to get to safety. We had heard on the CB radio (“Watch out for the deer!”) that they were there on the edge of the highway, and to be ready in case they started to cross.
Just about the time the doe was ready to make a run for it, a big truck roared past, and the noise made her hesitate. Could her fawns run as quickly as she could? Were they ready to go, or were they hesitating, getting one last mouthful of grass? They were not worried, although they would be in deadly danger if their mother did try to cross the interstate.
What about you? Are you trusting in someone or something that is not really safe? In Psa. 40, we read, “Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust.” And, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust” (Psa. 18:22The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. (Psalm 18:2)).
Traffic swept everyone on, and I do not know if the doe and her fawns did dart out into traffic. I would like to think that all the drivers saw the situation and stopped, letting the mother and her babies cross to the other side and safer ground. I love animals and hate to think that one or more were killed because they did not realize their dangerous course.
Have you considered your course? Are you headed in a pathway of self-destruction and heartache? Come to the Lord Jesus! He is waiting for you to confess that you are a sinner, and let Him wash away your sins and come into your heart.