Highway to Hell.

Motor vehicle accidents can be scary. Cars can overturn. Airbags deploy. Motorcycles skid across the pavement. Even when cars are going at a mere 30mph serious damage can be done.
I've been in accidents, seen accidents, and more recently I've been able to offer help. Kaity and I stopped to help this one couple when we were driving back from Irvine once. We learned that people do weird things when they are in shock. This week, I was on my way to volunteer at the hospital when I saw the cause for all the crazy traffic. This motorcycle was down in the far left lane. I didn't see any flashing lights-- no CHP, or fire department. Immediately, I flipped on my left blinker and made my way over while dialing 911. 
It's funny how quickly and easily I made the decision to go over and help. I wasn't worried that people might be looking at me crouching on the freeway. I didn't care that I looked all weird with my polo tucked into my kakis. It didn't matter what the person lying on the ground thought about me. It didn't matter who the person on the ground was. I didn't care that I might come off a little annoying saying, "Hi! I'm Tracy. I know first aid. Can I help you?" I knew I might not be prepared or capable of dealing with what might be wrong with motorcyclist, but I was still willing to go and try and help.
You know a life is on the line. So with heart pounding and hands a little shaky you go.

Why isn't my response to evangelism the same?


"...do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. rather fear him who can destroy both body and soul in hell." Matthew 10:28
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The lady got taken away by ambulance. The fire fighters came and slapped a c collar on her while I held her head and when they backboarded her I got to count it out! Weee!

I love firemen.