One of the best stories I have heard was of a friend named Jim. Jim was wanting to get to church so bad, but his car was not cooperating. You see, it would not drive forward. But as Jim was playing around he realized it would go in reverse. So, Jim got in his car and started on his across town trek to church with his car in reverse. Yes, he drove in reverse the whole way...until he was stopped by a police officer who had to be laughing when the explanation was given. I'm sure this was talk over the next police gathering. Let's just say Jim, is one of a kind. Knowing Jim, he told the police officer about Jesus and said church was important for him to get too. The officer must of liked what he heard, because Jim got a full police escort from this police officer to church that morning. Jim, a legend of his own kind. Reverse may be fun, but we are designed to live our life looking forward. Forward thinking is about making positive progress and advancement. In Nehemiah, scripture reminds us it was a pillare of fire that led them forward at night; and in Job it tells us the righteous keep moving forward. In life there will come times when we may have to go in reverse, but just in the story of Jim, someone will stop and tell you, "Hey buddy, you were designed to go forward." So as you walk forward today dwell on the passages of scripture that keep us moving forward. Look to apply them to whatever situation may cause you to think in reverse, so you can live life driving with forward thinking.
Nehemiah 9:19 (NLT)
“But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness.
The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day,
and the pillar of fire showed them the way through the night.
Job 17:9
The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
Psalm 143:10 (NLT)
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.
Proverbs 11:23 (NLT)
The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.
Isaiah 58:8 (NLT)
“Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind.
Philippians 3:13 (NLT)
I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing:
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
Hebrews 6:3 (NLT)
And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
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