We had a map, and set off from the Car Park, by turning right along the lane, as the guide book said. However, we were soon in a place unrecognised from the guide book's description. We seemed to be well and truly lost! Apart from retracing our steps, we didn't know where we were, nor which way to go! After an hour or so, we came across a path we thought we recognised, and at last we were back!
Our mistake - to take the wrong path from the Car Park, which was going in the wrong direction! How interesting!
Apply this story to any situation you like - the economy, the government, preparations for the Olympics, going on your family holiday or what ever takes your fancy. We can easily be lost. What direction should we choose?
So it is very helpful when Jesus talks to his puzzled and confused disciples. 'When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.”
“No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.' (John 14.3-6)
Unless we go in the right direction, we can never reach the right destination. But Jeus promises a simple way to ensure we go the right way and get to right destination - go with Him.
In the details and the decisions of today, that is what we all need. Lets set off with him this morning, and let him lead us to the evening - going right.
Best wishes,
Richard
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