Speed limits exist to keep us safe, so why do we want to drive faster? 

Most laws are written for the good of the many but might come at the expense of a few. One of the first things the Lord provided the Hebrew people after bringing them miraculously through the desert was a list of commandments to follow. Later, a lot more “rules” and practices were provided. 

There was a day when only a few people had access to the scrolls containing God’s word. It was the priest’s job to teach the people God’s word. Now, we have the entire Bible in our homes and on our phones and computers. There are very few people in the world who don’t have access to God’s holy word. 

God has written and preserved his word throughout time. It was to be taught and passed down to every generation. God wanted us to know and choose “the way of faithfulness.” 

The best way to walk with God is to know his word. The way we keep God’s rules is to make sure they are always “before” us. If we want to know whether or not we are speeding, we look for the signs ahead. If we want to know whether we are driving in the wrong direction, we look to see which way the signs are facing. We shouldn’t be reading them in our rearview mirror. 

God’s rules are always in front of us through his Holy Spirit and through Scripture. He wanted us to know how to live a faithful life. The only question is: What position do we give the word of God in our lives? Is it always in front of us? 

The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. His road signs are always ahead when we choose the right way, the way of faithfulness.