“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)
I remember when I selected the name “Highways and Byway Services” for my business name. There were all kinds of possibilities. At first, I had the intention of a tow business. I registered for CDL school, passed the DOT physical and began studying. I decided that wasn’t the right direction after having a low blood sugar episode. There was no way I could justify having to pull over every time that could happen because I was unprepared. I was nearly fasting for 90 days to lower my A1C. Evidently, that’s not what God had planned for me.
Of course there was always the underlying call to go into the highways and byways and bring the Gospel to anyone I would have met along the way. That still could happen, if God intends for me to travel. Since I have already formed the LLC. I kept the name for my I.T. business. It really doesn’t fit to be honest, but I still love the underlying motivation to share the “Good News”.
After continuing on in Matthew chapter 7, I recall the vision I was given when faced with my own sin and the Millstones that came with it in Matthew chapter 18. It was so clear. About a weak had passed since I had asked the Lord; “What can I do? I can’t bare the thought of eternal separation.” He simply reached down and said “Follow Me.” It was a gentle voice. I knew it was Jesus. I agreed. What happened that week was a couple faceplants on my part. I gave into a temptation, I sat in the seat next to the mockers, so on and so forth. I went into my room, sat next to my end table and apologized.
Another vision came to my mind. Another Highway and Byway. I could see the Lord on his white horse. I could see armor on his shin, I dare not look up any further. Then my attention was drawn to a byway. A path less traveled. Somehow it felt familiar. I asked of Him, what is this? He replied “You have been on and off this path a few times. But, never with Me.” Then I saw a road sign, green with white lettering like any typical sign. It said; “Repentance”. So I began to follow Him. It hasn’t been easy. In fact there have been challenges of all kinds along the way. I can assure you, that He has been right there to pick me up and dust me off. Sometimes he gives correction through His word and conviction is felt deep within.
Unlike, the other times, I haven’t actually wandered off the path. I stumble, I get correction, we move on. I have no desire to get back on that Highway again. It seems far away now and I have grown accustom to falling down and getting up and pressing on for that prize. It actually feels good to know that He cares enough to correct me. He knows along the way there are treasures and blessings and faithful friends I call brother and sister. I can’t help but to say I love Him.
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