“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).

Do you ever try to accomplish something without reading the directions? Most of us do at one time or another. The humorous but true saying “If everything else fails try reading the directions” could be pinned on several folks I know, including me. That brings us to Lori who had been married only two weeks when she decided to make a pie for her new husband, Reuben. Knowing how much he loved cherry pie, she wanted to make it to please him. She phoned her mom and said, “I don’t think I can do this. It never seemed complicated when I baked with you in your kitchen. Now it seems impossible to me.” Her wise mother laughed just a little and then calmly said, “Honey, follow the recipe. Take your time and do what the directions say.” The next day, Lori called home again and laughing with her mother, confessed that mom was right. All she had to do was follow the directions. It is the same with following the Lord Jesus. Regardless of our pagan society that demands inclusivism, if you want to come to the Father, you must follow the directions and come through the Lord Jesus. Our culture demands inclusivism. Our Savior warns clearly, NO MAN COMES TO THE FATHER, BUT BY ME. I believe the Lord Jesus and rejoice that one day I made the decision to trust Him alone.

For today: Isn’t it sad to see dear people who refuse to follow the directions?