Traffic was heavy in town, especially near the schools. Two busses were stopped in front of me and I was slowing down to stop also. This kid on a little bike shot across the street in front of me. He must have missed that part about looking both ways when crossing the street.
He was probably eight or nine years old. There was a look on his face like I’m Austin Theriault and I’m fast. Feet pressing hard on the pedals, he crossed the road and shot down over the hill on the other side. Traffic was moving, so I didn’t see if he made the turn at the bottom.
My mind took me back sixty-two years to when I was a kid with a small bike and little sense. I wasn’t carrying much pressure and was looking forward to whatever the day might bring. Why did we ever want to be adults with all its deadlines and commitments?
You’re wondering what the Bible says about this. Here it is:
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
I pray that kid made it. How about you, kid?
Give it some thought.
Gary