Staying on the Road

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:14

As I was driving today with my teenaged daughter, who is a new driver, I was especially vigilant to make sure she stayed in her lane, and on the road. Out in the country in our region there are many streets that are narrow. There are often no shoulders, and are barely wide enough for two vehicles. Navigating these roads requires concentration and attention; failure to do so could result in going off the road and either into a culvert or worse, down an embankment, with devastating consequences.
As Christians, our walk is like this- Jesus told us so. In order to stay on the path means "keeping our eyes fixed on the Author and Perfector of our Faith"- Jesus. There is no other way, but Jesus. He is our Navigator, Lighthouse, the living embodiment of the Word, Love come down, our Guardian, Guide, Brother, Healer, Counselor, Provider, Propitiator, Lamb, Warrior, Sun and Shield, and more! He is worthy of all praise, all the time, with everything we are.