A Road Or A Parking Lot

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” The first word He used to describe who He is, was “the way.” This denotes a progression or a direction. It implies that the christian life is a journey. It is not a destination we reach and say “I’m here” but it is to be a continual pursuit. The christian life is not a parking lot which implies our progress has stopped but it is instead a road, which implies a journey.

When God spoke to Cornelius concerning knowing more about Him, He instructed him to send for a specific man in a specific house located on a specific street or road. I believe this was just a little reminder to us all that if we want to learn more about God that truth is on a road, not parking lot. A road is made for travel, progress for those who are on a journey. A parking lot is where we park our cars when we have reached out destination. Our christian walk is to be a continual process. We are to always be on a journey for more truth and a greater experience with God.

Paul received a greater revelation of God while on the “road” to Damascus. He was on a journey. He didn’t know all he needed to know about God, but at least he wasn’t living his life in park. He was “pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling.”

Are you living your life in park or are you still pursuing “the way?” There may be much you feel you don’t know about God but remember, Jesus is the “way.” It is a journey! Stay on the road to truth and Jesus will tell you what you need to know.