Don’t Take The Same Route (Proverbs 14:12)

He was one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and he knew it. With armies of spies and foreign militaries seeking to kill him, he took every precaution and was always accompanied by numerous teams of bodyguards. He never used electronic communication, communicating by hand written notes, or face-to-face. He made all the right moves except he made one fatal mistake. He always took the same route when he visited his mistress. His assassins took note and planted a bomb in a car that was along the same route he used. In seconds, the manhunt was over. He broke the cardinal rule of protecting oneself from harm. Don’t take the same route. Don’t be predictable. 

Is the same true for our spiritual walk with God? Should we always take the same route? Should we always be predictable? Should we take a detour if we believe harm is about to befall us? What does God say about this?

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. 

Proverbs 14:12 (NLT)

When we follow our own path, like the hunted terrorist, it will end in death. We may take all types of precautions. We may think we have outsmarted others. However, in the end, we are still on the same path to our final destination, death. 

The route that God lays out for our lives is never the same. It is filled with soaring vistas that lead to valleys. It is paved with smooth roads interrupted by potholes. However, the final destination is always the same. We will receive salvation and eternal life through faith if we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. 

Amen.

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.