I saw a notice this morning of a lane closure on a street near my home. To avoid traffic congestion find an alternate route. Now this particular street is heavily used, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, those going to and coming home from work. It can be very trying to one’s self discipline when wanting to enter this street from the neighborhood! The alternative, use the other street where the street lights are. It may be a little inconvenient but may save you some time and help maintain peace of mind, your joy!
Isn’t this similar to the life journey we walk in,? We have all these streets, roads and paths laid our for us and if you want to go to this place, use this road but if you want to go to that place, use that street! But when you try and eventually get on one of those streets or roads, it is so heavily used and congested, it takes forever to reach your destination. And on these roads are those aggressive people, angry at the world, wanting you out of their way and you finally lose all the joy you thought this trip would bring!
Use the alternate route! These is another road we can use, a road that brings joy, happiness and life. It may be off the beaten path, not one of world popularity, but there is certainly a great reward at the end! I’m not saying it’s an easy road, it’s straight and narrow, hills and valleys, a lot of difficulties, but few are on this road. the difference of this road is, it comes with a promise, and a guarantee, eternal joy!
Matthew 7:14, “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
Just a thought, just saying!
by Jim Kennedy