Read: James 4:13-17 NLT – Warning about Self-Confidence – Look – Bible Gateway
“If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:15 NLT
The world of NASCAR suffered a tragedy at the death of one of its top drivers. Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion ranking ninth in all-time cup wins, died suddenly after a brief illness. Of all major sports, NASCAR embodies the spirit of family like no other. Christian faith runs deep throughout the racing industry. The danger of the sport may contribute to that, but there is spirit of joy within the NASCAR community that can only come from a living savior. Busch is one of many in the NASCAR circuit who have openly declared their Christian faith.
Less than a week before his passing Busch won the ECOSAVE 200 in the Craftsman Truck Series. His excitement after winning the race spilled over into reality as he is quoted saying, ‘you never know when the last one is.’ I am sure Kyle wasn’t referring to the shortness of our lives like the ‘morning fog’ that James writes about. He had something else in mind, the reality of uncertainty. Will another win come about? What is certain to come about is God’s plan for us.
While we live in a reality of uncertainty, it is only uncertain to us. God has a plan for each of us and it will unfold as is scheduled. We can be sure God’s purposes are best for us and always designed to bring Him glory. Unexpected tragedies may shake our faith if we lose track of the reality of what is certain, God’s sovereignty and His love for us. As NASCAR has many family members to support each other, all Christians have each other in God’s family and in that we can be certain.
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