While driving sometime back, I noticed the tires of the car in front of me. It looked to me like their tires were worn down and nearly bald. But as the car came to a stop at a light, I realized I was mistaken. Once the tires weren’t spinning, it was clear there was plenty of tread. Once the light turned green and the car began moving, the tread quickly disappeared, and the tires looked smooth again. It’s obvious what was happening. The faster the tires spun, the less detail I could observe.
You know, the same is true in life. Sometimes, we get so busy and move so fast through our day that we miss out on important details. Maybe we overlook a family member’s need for an encouraging word. Perhaps we miss an opportunity to encourage the downtrodden. Maybe we breeze past an opportunity to share the gospel. Try slowing down today and see what details you pick up on and what service you can render.