The Rev. JOSEPH O. GOUIN

Pastor, American Martyrs Church, Kingsford

Several years ago, there was an interesting story about a large truck that was wedged in an underpass in a tiny western town. It couldn’t go forward or backward. Traffic was lined up for miles. Officials were at a loss at what to do.

Finally, a little boy who had been watching all the while said to an officials, “Want to know how to get the truck loose?” The official said in an irritated voice, “Yeah! I suppose you got it all figured out!” “Well, I think so,” said the boy. “Just let a little air out of the truck’s tires.” Red faced, the official did and it worked!

Later, after the traffic began to move, the humbled official joked about the incident, saying, “The truck wasn’t the only one that got a little air taken out of its tires!”

Wisdom comes from the most unexpected places. How do we respond when someone we least expect has a solution of a problem that no one seems to be able to solve? They let a little air out of our tires and we are humbled by it. This can be a good thing. Jesus said, “Learn from me, because I am gentle and humble of heart.”

God bless …