“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.”
Proverbs 16:25
Maybe I put the cart before the horse yesterday.
I should have asked you to be sure that, first of all,
you are on the right road to your calling in God.
You see, there are many different opportunities in life for all of us and they may be found on different ‘roads’ we may choose to travel.
Despite ‘conventional wisdom’ and the ‘politically correct’ view, not all roads lead to heaven, let alone God’s plans for my life or yours.
Jesus didn’t hesitate to offer this absolute:
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
Jesus did not offer alternate routes or other ways.
His statement was exclusive and adamant: “…no one…except through me…”
In holding fast to that belief, you may be considered ‘polarizing’ and certainly not ‘inclusive’.
Taking the only road that leads to heaven and answering to the call of God for your life will sometimes offer some surprises. Sooner or later, you will likely come to an exit ramp that offers an easier route and one that does not demand a cost.
Don’t take that off-ramp.
Yesterday I likened the road you find yourself on to a
toll road and pictured a toll booth from a clip art file.
Listen carefully.
Jesus is the gate through which you gain entry to that road that leads to heaven and to your destiny in fulfilling His purposes for your life.
When you reach the gate (the toll booth?), you will find that the cost of your entrance has been paid on the cross – the blood of Jesus Christ made it possible. I don’t want to presume concerning anyone reading this blog.
There are not many ways to God.
There is only one.
His name is Jesus.
Once you enter through that gateway of Jesus Christ, your journey may not match the next persons but rest assured they are also, only on this road
after entering through the same gate you did.
Stay on that road!
Proverbs 16:25
Maybe I put the cart before the horse yesterday.
I should have asked you to be sure that, first of all,
you are on the right road to your calling in God.
You see, there are many different opportunities in life for all of us and they may be found on different ‘roads’ we may choose to travel.
Despite ‘conventional wisdom’ and the ‘politically correct’ view, not all roads lead to heaven, let alone God’s plans for my life or yours.
Jesus didn’t hesitate to offer this absolute:
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
Jesus did not offer alternate routes or other ways.
His statement was exclusive and adamant: “…no one…except through me…”
In holding fast to that belief, you may be considered ‘polarizing’ and certainly not ‘inclusive’.
Taking the only road that leads to heaven and answering to the call of God for your life will sometimes offer some surprises. Sooner or later, you will likely come to an exit ramp that offers an easier route and one that does not demand a cost.
Don’t take that off-ramp.
Yesterday I likened the road you find yourself on to a
toll road and pictured a toll booth from a clip art file.
Listen carefully.
Jesus is the gate through which you gain entry to that road that leads to heaven and to your destiny in fulfilling His purposes for your life.
When you reach the gate (the toll booth?), you will find that the cost of your entrance has been paid on the cross – the blood of Jesus Christ made it possible. I don’t want to presume concerning anyone reading this blog.
There are not many ways to God.
There is only one.
His name is Jesus.
Once you enter through that gateway of Jesus Christ, your journey may not match the next persons but rest assured they are also, only on this road
after entering through the same gate you did.
Stay on that road!
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