ROAD SIGN AHEAD: THE LORD ZONE
Surely you’ve seen one of the scads of movies where someone is
faced with a fork in the road. Which is the right way to go? This
way, which is brightly lit, has flowers blooming and birds
twittering? Or this way, which is dark, misty and as creepy as can
be?
Hmm … which way, which way?
Or one of those horror movies when someone comes to a house on a
stormy night. The door is open, no lights are on, and no one comes
when you call. Do you enter, or walk back --- nay, run back
--- to the car?
What to do, what to do?
Unfortunately, in the movies, the character often makes the wrong
choice, as audience members hoot derisively.
In real life, the paths usually aren’t that clear cut. It’s
unlikely anyone is watching the movie of our life yelling, “That
way! That way!” And sometimes the correct decision seems obvious
only in hindsight.
But many times, there is guidance, a road sign: Live as the Lord
would want you to. That’s it. That’s the path where the Light is
truly shining as you come out of the fog.
Now, maybe this doesn’t answer all the questions in your life.
(Sorry, but when it comes to choosing a flavor of ice cream or what
movie to see on Friday night, you’re on your own.) And maybe some of
the controversial issues of our day will seem tough still --- after
all, oftentimes people on both sides of an issue claim God’s
backing. But if you stick to the path God has given us, trust me,
God will stick with you.
Lord, please help us follow the path you have laid out for us,
and live our lives the way you ask us to. Please shine your Light on
us, to make that path clear. Amen
Ken Hobart.
