CHRIST IS THE WAY

Thursday, January 17, 2008

In his book 3:16 – The Numbers of Hope (Thomas Nelson), Max Lucado writes, "How can all religions lead to God when they are so different? We don't tolerate such illogic in other matters. We don't pretend that all roads lead to London or all ships sail to Australia. All flights don't land in Rome. Imagine your response to a travel agent who claims they do. You tell him you need a flight to Rome, Italy, so he looks on the screen.
"'Well, there is a flight to Sydney, Australia, departing at 6:00 am.'
"'Does it go to Rome?'
"'No, but it offers wonderful in-flight dining and movies.'
"'But I need to go to Rome.'
"'Then let me suggest Southwest Airlines.'
"'Southwest Airlines flies to Rome?'
"'No, but they have consistently won awards for on-time arrivals.'
"'You're growing frustrated. 'I need one airline to carry me to one place: Rome.'
"The agent appears offended. 'Sir, all flights go to Rome.'"You know better. Different flights have different destinations. That's not a thick-headed conclusion but an honest one. Every flight does not go to Rome. Every path does not lead to God