Warning!

I don’t recall if I was angry or bored when I repeatedly hit the door’s metal frame each time it retracted towards me. Yet, I do remember my grandfather’s words, “You’re going to put your arm through the glass.” Ignoring his warning, I continued to strike the door. Soon, I sat clutching my mom’s hand while a doctor stitched up my young flesh just below the shoulder.

We are often tempted to ignore God’s warnings, too. Sometimes, God allows us to fall and face the consequences as part of his loving discipline. My grandfather never said, “I told you so.” Neither does God. When we return to him with repentant hearts, he stitches up our wounds with forgiveness and grace.