Wait for the Walking Man

Have you ever been to the corner of “What’s” and “Next?” That place in our lives when we aren’t sure what the next step should be. That corner, where for some the crossing signal seems to illuminate faster than it does for others. We finish high school or college, get married, start a new job, buy a home, then we reach this corner and scratch our heads wondering what comes next.

It becomes frustrating, as you ponder when you’ll be able to cross the street. You question, “When will the ‘walking man’ shine and allow me to get to the other side and move on with my life?” Others appear to be crossing and moving forward, but you remain stagnant. You step out prematurely and end up rushing back to the safety of the sidewalk, as a car rushes by. But eventually, when the time is right for you, the “walking man” appears and leads you safely across.

My message to you this morning is – “Wait for the Walking Man.”

The walking man and hand symbols, serve a purpose in helping people cross the street safely. Some take the chance and don’t wait for the appropriate signal, which puts them in harm’s way. This isn’t only done when crossing the street, but also in dealing with life. Sometimes we move faster than we’re supposed to, engaging in unhealthy relationships, taking a job that we shouldn’t or making a purchase that we should have waited on.

While it may not come quickly, the benefits of waiting for the “walking man” are great. When it’s your time to cross, you’ll get what is truly yours. It may take some time and your patience may grow thin, but I guarantee that the wait will be worth it. Just trust the symbol, and the “walking man” will move you forward.