The Damascus Road

Each one of us travels on a highway of life driven by the need to satisfy our inner most desires. We were all born with the need to worship . Self has caused us to seek anything that we believe will bring us the greatest satisfaction and enjoyment . There are four types(4) of drivers on these highways.
The first driver has the need to find that highway that will make him 'feel good' . He searches the roadsides for luggage that he can stop and load. He is then is quickly off to the next roadside stop. The baggage he seeks can be found in the emptiness of the bottle, the shame of gluttony,and the hidden trappings of sexual or drug addiction. All the roadside litter is appealing to him. Unfortunately ,his collection never satisfies his hunger or desires. He may, in his haste to get to the next piece of roadside debris ,be unaware of the pedestrians along the pathways. A trail of roadkill may be left in the wake of his vehicle.
The second traveler drives the road of 'looking good'. His car is always shiny. He tends to travel the less than busy side streets only making appearance at intersections where his vehicle will be noticed. Looking good is always important. It's perception that is reality. Passengers in his vehicle are always impressed with all aspects of his driving capability. They are however no more knowledgeable about the drive or the driver after their trips. The trips tend to be short.
The third driver is always right. He always makes the right turns. He never has to ask for directions. He always has the right map. He always leaves right on time and he always arrives on right on time. He needs no help from others. He knows the road and the road that lies ahead around the next corner. He is always satisfied with himself as long as people listen to him and follow exactly what he says. He is not a fun traveling companion.
The last traveler takes the highway in a powerful and fast vehicle. He is a well trained and disciplined driver. His car is fueled by 'being in control'. He knows his car, he knows his driving skills, he knows his destination and he knows how to get there quickly. It is interesting that Paul was this type of driver. He started on his journey long before the stoning of Steven. His quest for the persecution of the early church was before him. On the Road to Damascus, God came to him.
We have all traveled one of these roads. Some of us have tried several highways in seeking our happiness. I pray that God has met you. He has promised to come. The question is thus three fold . If you met God on your Damascus Road, how will you respond? Will you recognize Him and His call? Will you stop? Once you have stopped ,will you obediently await his directions? Paul waited for three(3) days. When the scales were lifted from His eyes , he allowed God to be in charge and take Him down another highway.
By His Grace alone. God will meet you on the Damascus Road. By Faith alone, we obediently take our hands of the wheel and let Him have control. It is by Christ alone that He takes us on the highway that leads us to a New City.
Pray that you recognize what highway you travel. When He comes, listen' wait,and go. The old driver and the old highway will be a memory that fades quickly. Enjoy the ride,get to know the driver better everyday. He knows the Way. You will be amazed at the end of the journey. It will be Awesome.