by Susan Ternyey, Mar 2025
There was a traveler going out of town on business who arranged to stay at a certain inn in a certain town in a certain country. Next to his bed was a bedside table, with a drawer in which some thoughtful soul had left a Bible for the use of guests. Atop the bedside table were a lamp, a phone, and a clock with an alarm. Thus, the traveler could have light, make and receive calls, and know the time—even set a time to wake.
This traveler decided he did not want to receive calls, so turned the phone off. He was weary, so turned off the light, having set his alarm to wake him to read scripture in the morning.
Unfortunately, the traveler’s boss was unable to call with an important assignment, as the man was not taking calls. The traveler decided he was too weary for the Word when the alarm sought to open his eyes. He thought he could find his way without the light, but tripped and fell in the dark, injuring himself. He swore he would never stay at that inn again, because it had brought him such bad luck.
What can we learn from the foolish choices of this world traveler? Shall we not always be ready to accept a call when it comes from Above us? Shall we not ever be too weary for the Word of God? Shall we not take heed of set times? Shall we not listen when alarms sound? Shall we not let the Light allow us to see where we are going, and how to wend our way to where we need or want to go, in order to avoid certain hurts and falls? Shall we not blame bad luck, or others, for our own choices?
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