(Bus Episode) My City of Refuge

This morning, I read Joshua 20 regarding cities of refuge. According to the Scripture, the law is not just a cold one. It contains warm grace in itself, saving even a murderer by mistake.

I experienced the same grace just before, so I got moved deeply. 

At the final stage of training to be a bus driver, I made an accident by mistake. My bus got smashed by the front panel.

When I filled out the incident form, I was angry at myself. But soon after, I realized that the Lord Jesus became my city of refuge in this event of an accident.

Above all, no passengers were injured because the bus was empty at the time. And, the insurance of the company entirely covered the incident. I was free of the accident financially. It was amazing to me.

The salvation was not the end of God’s grace, but he also gave me an unforgettable lesson.  

The Lord put my mind down not to be arrogant before finishing all training. It was as if the accident was shouting, “Be careful in the street at all times!” 

I remember 2Corinthians 12:10. Apostle Paul confesses, “When I am weak, then I am strong.” Now, that is my confession too. I admit I am weak in driving so I can make a safe driving from now on. It's the most valuable lesson for my future driving during my lifetime.

I praise God, who will make my driving perfect in weakness. (2Corinthians 12:9)