'They're making roads that lead to nowhere'

"I am the way, the truth and the life."  John 14:6a.  NKJV

In Gerald Healy's play The Black Stranger, the government, for something to do, have set men to digging roads to no purpose or no destination. A dignified gentleman called Michael, says to his father, 'They're making roads that lead to nowhere.'

This is most certainly not, what we as Christians are doing. We know the way. We know the road where we're going. Following Jesus, we know the destination. We can be certain of it. The title here, may be said of an unbeliever, but not people who know Jesus Christ as their Saviour.

We've all seen the chap with a news board strapped to his front and back declaring the message, 'The time is nigh.' We may smile but Jesus did similar to this, when He came to Galilee. He preached, 'The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.' (Mark 1:15)

The chap with the board, nearly always ridiculed, is doing what Jesus did. He is attempting to make roads for people, that lead to somewhere - to Heaven.

Whatever you do for God is not wasted. You may offer hospitality in your church by serving tea and coffee after a service. Or you may be on the welcoming team that greet people who come to church. Some may say that is not a lot, but it is. It's a vital role and it's a road that leads to somewhere - you are serving people; something Jesus loves.

Alternatively, you may be on the 'Subs bench,' waiting to be asked or released to do what you feel you're called for. There's a lot of waiting but you're on a road that leads to somewhere. One day, it will be your time. Until then, pray, praise and build yourself up in God. Get to know Him better. Time with Jesus is never wasted and, let's be grateful that we live in a place of freedom where we can do just that. Many people throughout this world can't. It could cost them their lives just to mention the name of Jesus. But even though they are restricted in following their faith, they are still on a road that leads to somewhere. One day, they will receive their reward.

You are so special and God loves all that you do, or try to do for Him. Don't walk along that road that leads to nowhere any longer.

Do you feel that you're on a road that leads to nowhere? You're banging your head against a wall because life can be so cruel? If so, stand up; yes stand up. If you know Jesus you are a son or daughter of God. Throw off the blanket of despair - yes it is hard to do, but you can do it! Don't let life keep you on a road that leads to nowhere any longer.

If you don't know Jesus, be a son or daughter today. Fix your eyes on the road that leads to somewhere - life in abundance, right now:

'Lord Jesus
Help me to walk with You on the road that leads to somewhere - life in abundance with You.
Forgive me my sins, fill me with Your Spirit and be my Lord and Saviour. I give You my life, now.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Copyright 2019 Grahame Howard

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