Do Not Enter

They roll on the floor; kick, scream and refuse to behave. Toddlers want their own way and throw temper tantrums demanding to get it.

We want our way and have often ignored facts and good advice. There’s little difference in cause or effect in the growing child or fully-grown adults. Both young and old go their own way.

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6 KJV).”

I’ve traveled to England on two separate occasions; there, I saw beautiful flocks of grazing sheep in lush green pastures. Their owners cared for them well; yet, sheep likely often wandered wanting something more.

Why do I foolishly go my own way?

God has posted warning signs. ‘Wrong Way. Do Not Enter.’

My heavenly Father always knows what is best for me.

My way is the wrong way; a way of selfishness and pride.

Jesus is the way to fulfillment and abundant life.

“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:9-10 KJV).”