GET DIRECTIONS

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Minister and author, James Emery White wrote that his wife asked him if he knew why it takes one million sperm to fertilize a single female egg. He replied that he didn't know. "Because," she deadpanned, "none of them will ever stop and ask for directions."

Men fail to find the humor in that joke. But even for us guys, the first step toward obedience is stopping to get directions, and those directions are found in the Bible.

Can't you just see God standing in the middle of life's intersections, His hands upraised, stopping the traffic of humanity to tell us: "Just read the Book! That's why I wrote it!" When it comes to obedience, the writer of Psalm 119 revealed one of the great secrets of life: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."

The directions are there. All we have to do is read them.

(Thoughts taken from James Emery White's book,Life-defining Moments)

11 comments:

Cherdecor said...

I laughed and laughed at that one! What a good analogy too! I really liked this Spiritual Sunday post!

Anonymous said...

His ways are perfect-it is our choice to follow His ways. Thanks for your simple post to remind us to "Just read the Book!"

Bless You-

Sue said...

I just loved this post, great job,I am still smiling while looking over at my husband sleeping so sweetly in his chair.

Really enjoying your music,have a great Spiritual Sunday.

Blessings,
Sue

God Chaser said...

How very simple it is. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful SS

Ruthie said...

So true. All our answers are just there in the Book of Books, if we would just take the time to read it!
Thanks for the post.

michelle said...

I thank God everyday for His direction! Thanks!

SmilingSally said...

lol Good one, Cliff! We should read the book and get the directions. Thanks for sharing. Happy Spiritual Sunday.

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

Thank-you for the smile, and the scripture.That is my main goal these days.
Thank-you,
Ginger

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Never has there been a better book written that gives us all the direction in life we need. Thanks for sharing, Clif. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Blessings,
Sandi

Patsy said...

Thank you for your visit.I am happy to join Spritual Sunday.
Patsy

Sit-N-Chat said...

God bless you today. So, truthfully, do you stop and ask for directions now? tee hee My husband has a built in gps system and it's pretty dependable because he is slow to inquire. But, he is fast to go to the Word for Life. He is soooo excited to be retiring from insurance and finishing his theology degree as of April. We'll see how God leads in ministry after that. He has been bi-vocational for 6 years but has taught Bible for 35 years.
God bless,
Jennifer