Summer Road Trip ’08
Bumper Stickers
Day Twenty-six
Psalm 26:12

“I have taken a stand and I will publicly praise the LORD.”

When did we arrive at the belief that a bumper sticker actually makes a statement? We assume we’ve done our part once we’ve stuck the sticker to the backside of our vehicle for everyone to see. (It reminds me of the driver who screamed and cursed at every honking car, forgetting that he had placed a “Honk if you Love Jesus” sticker on his automobile.)

What you do is more important than what you say as you travel on life’s journey. That’s called integrity. “…for I have acted with integrity.” (vs.1)

Far too many travelers think a few words are enough. We say we are Christ followers but our affections and motives betray those words. We talk about what’s “right” but fail to live out God’s truth.

We must determine that we will be more than “Bumper Sticker” believers. We must be willing to take a stand, not just attach a sticker. Taking a stand and publicly praising God means matching our private words with our public deeds.

Enjoy the Journey
Paul