Gas-pump moths and God

Why does my mind work like this?
So I was pumping gas the other night, filling my work truck at the diesel pump when I noticed a moth freaking out. It was on the ground spinning around, all out of control. Maybe it was cuz it was late, I dunno but I watched him for a while. He just kept flying around in circles, frantically. After a minute or so I thought: “Man, he must be getting dizzy. How is he even doing that?” So my CSI mind started racing. Maybe one of his wings is broken and he’s trying to fly but just keeps going in circles. That was a possibility.

Then I thought: “maybe the light is confusing him.” We all know that moths are attracted to the light. So, I like science and stuff like this so I tried a little experiment. The light at the pump was up high so I moved my leg over till the shadow moved over the moth. And he stopped! I moved my leg back and he just sat there for a minute and then flew off. This set my mind going. That poor moth was spinning, toiling in the light until the shadow of my leg passed over him. He then got his bearings and could fly off again.

Sometimes in life we get spun around, disoriented and confused by the world around us. We spin out of control, unable to move. Psalm 36:7 says “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” When we go through those times, sometimes all we need to do is rest in his shadow. There is peace, rest and comfort in the shadow of God’s protection. Like that moth, we only need that moment of clarity and we can get our bearings and take off again.

So if you feel like you’re spinning aimlessly and unable to right your own compass, take shelter for a moment under the wings of your loving Creator. And stay away from gas pump lights!