“Lord, to whom shall we go?” John 6:68 NIV
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
There is a
poem entitled, “The Road Not Taken,” in which the author, Robert Frost,
describes how he discovered two roads during a walk in the woods. He knew he had to make a choice as he could
only travel on one, but he told himself that someday he would have the
opportunity to travel on the other road.
He knew in his heart that he might never return and have the opportunity
of exploring the other road. The poet,
however, was talking about something much more profound than a simple choice of
paths in the woods. I believe Frost was
talking about the choice of paths we have in life.
Choosing a road symbolizes a choice
between alternatives that appear equally attractive but lead to entirely
different destinations. Whether we
arrive at the right destination or not depends on the choices we make, and our
priorities determine which road we will travel. For most people, their main priorities in life are wealth and
possessions. Life consists of far more
than just possessions, and we are called to make a choice. It is a choice between God and the world. It is a choice between accepting and
rejecting God. Each of us has to make
this decision.
We all come to specific points of choice
in our lives. The choices or decisions
we make at these points will make a life altering difference in our
futures. It is as if we have come to a
fork in the road and must go to the right or the left. Does it matter which way? Some may say no. But it does matter, and the lives of countless people testify to
that fact.
Whether you are choosing a friend, a
college, a mate, or a career, the choice can be life changing — for good or for
bad. In any event, the choice is
important enough to warrant serious, thoughtful and prayerful consideration.
Look down all other roads and see what
they have to offer. It is God or else! The wisdom of man, the religious of the
world, have no answer to the soul’s desperate cry, “Where can I go but to
God?” If we do not follow the Light, we
go out into darkness. Plain common
sense tells us that nothing else satisfies like a deep and abiding personal
relationship with God. God has proven
His case long ago. God commands us to
repent and believe.
The choice you make regarding whether you
believe in God or follow a god of your own making is potentially more life
altering than any other choice you may make.
You should choose carefully.
It is a matter of eternal alternatives: saved or lost, justified or condemned, heaven or hell. “He that is not with me is against me.” “There is a way which seems right unto a man.” “I am the way.” Which way are you going? n