Along the road

In Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” the poet writes of two paths through a wood and by electing to follow the one less traveled, the resulting decision proves to make all the difference. Not surprisingly, our own lives are filled with choices, too – where to live, when to marry, what career to pursue – and the highways over-crowded with others facing similar dilemmas: Where am I going? How will I get there? Why am I here? What is my purpose? God designs us with an internal “search engine” pre-programmed to seek direction, thus helping us arrive home safely. Yet in our zest to reach the destination, some may miss a critical road sign or two (Matthew 22:14). Following the crowd, while seemingly safe (after all, how can so many possibly be going the wrong way?), requires little serious contemplation. Choosing the path less crowded (Matthew 4:19), however, takes courage, strength of conviction and unwavering faith. Maybe the less-traveled road appears darker because an unknown or unfamiliar path can spawn fear and uncertainty, or just feels empty and deserted void of traffic. But we know the result of this choice can, in fact, yield amazing results. For those who answer the call and believe, each is guaranteed God’s Perfect Son -- an unwavering GPS to illuminate the way that won’t misguide, mislead or misinform (Isaiah 42:16). With that kind of assurance, who’s ready to take the scenic route along Frost Freeway? The view will be nothing short of spectacular.