Detours

Highway and road detours are seldom expected, but many times necessary. This week driving through one of our cities, I found myself caught in a detour because of a film crew. I don’t know what they were filming, but it was exciting to see the equipment and personnel involved in the undertaking. It was only exciting for a little while until I found myself detoured, going nowhere and ending up on a dead end street.

 

I am not easily discouraged, so I pressed on -- right turn, left turn, U-turn. As the minutes ticked away, I decided to get out of the circle of turns when I saw a string of cars ahead, none of which were turning. Soon thereafter I found myself only one block from where all of this started. The roadblock and detour was only two blocks, but I had failed to see a sign and follow the directions to get me where I needed to be to continue my journey.

 

When facing detours, one must follow instructions and keep moving. The detours in life can be most discouraging, yet we must neither stop nor give up our dreams and mission. The apostle Paul remained focused, regardless of the detours in his life, and impacted untold numbers for Christ. My mission in life has always been to impact the lives of others for Christ. As you go through life, don't permit the detours to get you on the wrong road with no exit. Follow the sign (Jesus) and the directions (His Word) and you’ll always end up where He will direct your paths.