Narrow Road

When I moved to the country one of the many things I had to adjust to were the twisty, narrow roads. I learned that when driving on them you must be focused on what’s in front of you. You can’t spend time looking in the rear view mirror or getting distracted by what you’re passing by. It’s always important to be prepared for other travelers who might pop around a curve coming your direction, being fully aware there’s barely enough room for both to pass.

Jesus tells us that the road to life with Him is also narrow. It occurs to me that navigating His road is similar to heading out on my country roads. On our journey that leads to life, we must keep our eyes fixed on what’s ahead. Once we choose the narrow way, we don’t need to spend time looking back on our past or worry about what might be passing us by because nothing compares with where we’re going or Who we’re traveling with! And I wonder? Might one of the reasons the road to life everlasting is narrow, be so that we will come close to those heading in the opposite direction? Then, being prepared, we’re able to show them the new Way before they go on their OWN way.

We’ve all heard the song lyrics, “Country roads take me home” and around here, they do. But no matter where we are, let’s make sure it’s the “narrow road,” leading us to our true Home, that we’re traveling on.
“But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:14