A "Command" Post

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with
you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9

I was about 17 years old the first time I went down the wrong way.
Purposefully, I might add, and completely disregarding the ONE WAY
sign. Let me explain the circumstances :

It took place in the outskirts of a small west Texas town. We lived
about three miles out. Having dropped off one of my buddies, It was
late and I was exhausted. I was a bit nervous at first due to the fact
that I'd be maneuvering directly across an I-20 exit ramp in order to
cut seconds off of service road access. It was that crucial that I get
home in a timely manner.

Soon, however, the nervousness turned to confidence (ie:foolishness).
It was, after all, 2:00 am; I was "completely" sober and alert.
Furthermore, I had the assurance of those who had gone before me -
three older brothers.

The next time wasn't as scary, but the adrenaline still pumped, and
as soon as I'd make it across, the adventure would be summed up
with a boisterous whoo-hoo-whooo!!!

Now, why would I share this peculiar information on a blog of all
places? Well, perhaps, for two reasons : First, even though I didn't
plan it this way, I started the first two posts with Bible references,
and in an effort to keep you, the reader plugged in, I felt it was
important to express transparency as to not deter anyone from
finishing this small journey we're on together. By no means is this
project meant to be "religious."
Secondly, much of the inspiration for the painting itself is centered
around these principles and may help clarify the full unveiling of it all.

Let me add this, I am a grateful man. Grateful that God watched over
me through this and other ridiculous self-inflicted situations I put
myself in during high school, college, and yes - even today. Though,
I'm no longer traveling down the wrong way; At least, not purposefully.
I don't mind waiting a few more seconds...

So, what is it about us, that we sometimes have the desire to completely
disregard a command set in motion to benefit us? Whether it be ten
commandments, ten percent, five loaves, two fish, or one street sign?