Don't take a Detour :: Tuesday E-Devotion

Ever watched someone who is on the right road get lost or all turned around? Yes, we all have seen that happen, and it may have even happened to us.

The Christian life is something that can easily get confusing and we can be misguided when we miss a turn or stop listening to God. It may be a sin we listen to, compromise we talk, someone or something that leads us astray or any of hundreds of different happenings. What is true is that we must keep ourselves in the path God has for us.

That particular person may have chosen to get off the path or may have been led astray. Yet it is our personal responsibility to seek the Lord no matter what. It is also our responsibility to encourage other Christians to see and know the Lord.

Paul was a giant in the faith. His life was radically changed. Much of the New Testament in our Bible is accounted to his being the author. His words are inspired by the Lord. Hear with me what he says to people who have chosen to get off God's road for them:

"I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who in his love and mercy called you to share the eternal life he gives through Christ. You are already following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who twist and change the truth concerning Christ." Galatians 1:6-7 (NLT)

Those folks knew the truth but got away from it. We must be on the path God has for us. Don't take a detour. Stick it out with God. His way is the right way!

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