Directions To Heaven
The mind of man plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NASB)
Yesterday I was driving to the village of Markinch via a lovely country road, the road was lined with various tall trees and hedges bordering stubble fields. The sun was shining through the canopy of the trees and occasionally the road turned a corner so that I could see the hills of East Fife. Suddenly my journey was interrupted by a car flashing its lights frantically as I approached, we slowed and pulled alongside each other. I was expecting news of some serious accident in the road ahead, but I was asked whether this road would lead to Cupar. After the initial shock I duly supplied the needed information that with two turns my fellow driver would be on the road to Cupar. As I drove off, I thought how rare it is these days that someone should ask for directions, but I had been happy to oblige.
My imagination wouldn’t let go of the incident; I remembered the story of a famous Dundee preacher being stopped mid-sermon by a lad running down the aisle of the church asking that he direct her to Heaven; “Sir, what must I do to be saved!” Being asked for directions to Cupar is one thing, but imagine someone in distress asking you how they could be saved? “If you were to be asked such a question today, Alan, could you answer it?” I asked myself as I drove into my parking spot in Markinch. I would do my level best, but I know that it is not about my abilities alone for such things are the work of God’s will for individuals. I only need to be faithful and willing when He brings the opportunity.
Dear reader, what about you? Are you able and willing to offer directions to Heaven if asked for them by some stranger today? If yes is your answer, be prepared in prayer, for someday God may send someone to you seeking directions. I am ready and happy to provide directions throughout Fife, and hopefully to anyone looking for Heaven too.
Alan Kearns is a Christian father and grandfather from Scotland. He was raised in the mining villages of Fife and came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1984. A major influence that leads Alan to Jesus was his Christian mum, grandparents and an aunt. Alan writes regular devotionals in his blog Devotional Treasures
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