Going My Way?
I’m told there was once a time in our country when one could travel from one end of the nation to the other via hitch-hiking. This was accomplished by the generosity of others who were headed in the same direction. Still, this likely would only take one part of the way. It seems this practice may be declining in popularity as the danger of harm has increased.
We are all going someplace. This is evident day to day as traffic is snarled in various locations as folks are making their way to and from. But there is a much more important journey we are all taking and each has an eternal destination. Where each is going depends on the individual.
When folks were hitch-hiking, and now when people travel, they usually have a destination in mind. From a religious standpoint, there are but two places one will spend eternity. Many religious people claim to be headed to the same place, and will entice others to “go their way”. This can be very problematic, especially when they are being improperly led on their journey. In Luke 6:37, Jesus taught the Jews of His day the fallacy of following others, especially if others cannot clearly see the way. And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? This is taught so that one will not “blindly” follow another, and in so doing, be led to destruction. Many of the Jews of Jesus day were being led in a way that would hinder them from recognizing the kingdom when it came in their lifetime, and therefore would refuse to obey.
Today, the religious teachers entice others to go with them “their way” as they teach and preach the various denominational doctrines. Mark 7:7 is a clear identification of such. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. The question which needs to be asked is not “Are You Going My Way”, but are you going the “ONE WAY” that leads to life? Is the way I’m going the way that Jesus provided when He came and died on the cross of Calvary? That’s important.
In Matthew 7:13-14, as Christ was concluding His Sermon on the Mount, He gave specific directions as to “the way” to go, and the destination, as well as the way “NOT TO GO” and the penalty for doing so. He said: “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”
All are going to their eternal home someday. Romans 6:16-18 contains the inspired proof that what you do in this life, determines what “home” is to be yours for eternity. Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Who is it that you serve?
Going my way? I’m going where Jesus leads. He leads us through His Word and shows us the way. As Jesus stated in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” This may have been the passage of which Linda’s dad was thinking all those years ago when he penned the words of this song.
I’m Going Home Someday
Sometimes I get tired
As I travel life’s pathway.
Things that I once admired
Try to lead me astray.
But I’m going to a place
Where the flowers are blooming.
By the help of God’s Grace,
I’m going home someday.
I’m going home someday,
Since Jesus is leading.
He directs me each day.
On His Love I’ll be feeding.
At the end of the trail,
When the mists roll away.
Trusting Him, I’ll not fail.
I’ll be going home someday.
O.D. Wilson – deceased
We’re all going someplace, and the beauty of God’s plan is that we get to choose where that is. In John 14:2-3, Jesus comforted His apostles with the Words we read there. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Choose today where you’re going. Obey the gospel today and remain faithful till you take that final trip to be at peace and rest forever. Going my way? I’m Going Home Someday to be with the Lord forever. I want you to go too.
Dennis Strickland – Mooresville church of Christ
