Traffic signs are designed to regulate, warn, and guide drivers. However, these signs can also teach us some important spiritual lessons. This is part 3 of my 5-part series on “Lessons from a Traffic Sign.” You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.

Today, I want to discuss the “Yield” sign, which indicates that drivers must give way to other traffic, including pedestrians, already in or approaching an intersection. Essentially, the yield sign tells drivers to give up the right of way to others. Spiritually, the yield sign reminds us to give up what we want to do and prioritize God’s will over ours. In Luke 22:42, Jesus said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Like Jesus, we should willingly give the right of way of our lives to God and do His will, not our own. That means we should allow His desires to take precedence over our desires. We should seek to do what pleases God, not what pleases us.

We must read God’s Word regularly to know what God desires and what pleases Him. Then, once we know what God wants us to do, we yield to God’s way by doing what He commands. James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

I pray that from now on, when we see a yield sign, it will encourage us to yield to God’s way and do His will every moment of every day.

What obstacles make it difficult for you to yield to God’s way and obey His Word? Tell me about it in the comments.

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Traffic signs are designed to regulate, warn, and guide drivers. However, these signs can also teach us some important spiritual lessons. This is part 2 of my 5-part series on “Lessons From a Traffic Sign.” You can find links to the other parts of the series at the end of this post.

Today, I want to discuss the “Do Not Pass” sign, which prohibits drivers from overtaking or passing other vehicles in a designated area. From a spiritual perspective, this sign reminds us that instead of passing by people who are in need, we should stop and help them.

In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the story of a man who was robbed, beaten, and severely injured. Luke 10:31-34 say, “A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.”

In Jesus’ parable, both the priest and Levite passed by the man who was in trouble. However, the Samaritan did not pass by the man, but chose to stop and assist him. We see people in need all around us—in our cities, communities, and even in our families. God does not want us to pass by others who may be going through a difficult time; He wants us to help them.

First John 3:17-18 state, “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” As you go through your day, when you see someone who needs your assistance, don’t pass them by; instead, demonstrate the love of God by doing something to help them.

What are some specific ways you can help others around you who are in need? Let me know in the comments.

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