Mud On The Tires

I've always been fascinated by Elijah's experience with God in the cave. Coming off of a giant victory, he slides into a downright spiritual funk. God asks him why he's in the cave, but it is not for God's information. He knows why Elijah's in the cave. He's going into new places in his faith and doesn't know if he can find his way. There are going to be consequences to his stand for God. God's whisper to Elijah lets him know that his Abba is near, and isn't going anywhere. Wherever it is we are going in our lives, there is not much chance of getting there clean. If we do not make our own messes, someone else will make a mess for us. Our journey is a trip through our own misadventures and mistakes as we try to move toward our destination. There are the natural obstacles, and also the people who will do their best to send you on a detour. Ultimately we can only get where we are going by burning the fuel of faith, believing in God's guidance and help. When we get a little mud on the tires it probably means that we are heading off-road into untamed places of the Kingdom. Don't let that slow you down. God's whisper is with you. 'Cause it's a good night To be out there soakin' up the moonlight Stake out a little piece of shoreline I've got the perfect place in mind It's in the middle of nowhere only way to get there You got to get a little mud on the tires -- Brad Paisley, Mud On The Tires