Today’s Thought “Long Way Home” G. Ward

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8

My Dad was an excellent story teller. The basic storyline generally contained truth, but most certainly he would include some hyperbole. He once shared how he and his bride set forth to take a drive to the west. Indifferent from flying to this excursion, this trip would include numerous days travel. He began this trip extremely tired, driving hundreds of miles to view his bride sleeping through most of the scenic views they both anticipated together in the planning stages. His ultimate frustrations awakened her as concession to his exhaustion. Her compliance was immediate, so he pulled over on the interstate. His deep slumber was comparable to that of a Sahara Desert experience after endeavoring miles of walking to then encounter a mass of water. He awakened to the condensation of the car’s window, un-sure as to their whereabouts, yet appearing to be a rest area. His consideration viewed his bride sleeping peaceably, so he exited quietly to visit the lavatory. Upon encountering the fresh air and exiting the lavatory, he encountered the illustrious map on the wall indicating “You Are Here.” It happened to be the very first rest area to the time he relinquished custody of the wheel before deep sleep. My Dad served 25 years for the murder of his bride (just kidding).

The slumber of ordinary estimations to what life ought to present can become the eternal disconnect that reveals the road was never long (cf. Ps.90:10-12). Moreover, Our Father as the landowner, always and assuredly invites you (the sojourner) to come home (Jn.14:1-3).

Happy Friday!