There is a place called Means Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert in Southern California. Each February off-road racers gather to ply their skills at driving over huge rocks without breaking their cars. An issue at the race is cell phone service. It is very erratic. However, someone discovered a particular bush in the middle of Dry Lake where service is excellent for several carriers. Throughout the day cars congregate around the bush. One can talk to their families afar if they know where to go.
That is pretty much like most things in life. You need to know where to go. If you want a good education you need to pick the school that specializes in your dream. If you want good ice cream you need to find the store that sells your favorite. If you want to marry a compatible spouse go where your kind of people congregate. If you want to live forever go find Jesus. If you want to know about His life go to the Gospels. If you want to know what Jesus’ life means for the entire universe go to the writings of Paul.
If you need understanding go to Jesus. He is the Light of the world. If you are thirsty for meaning in your life go to Jesus. He said, “If any man thirst let him come unto me.” If you need rest from guilt go to Jesus. He said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.” Successfully navigating life is knowing where to go. Our task, our mission is to be good navigators. We can’t save anyone. We can’t resolve the broken issues in their lives. But we can point the way.
Written by Roger Bothwell on February 6, 2014
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