Go Straight 5 Minutes

Did you ever notice when someone gives you directions it seems so simply to get to a specific location? However when you begin to follow those directions you begin to realize how difficult it truly is to arrive at that destination?  Everywhere we have traveled here in Italy people have told us, "Just go on foot it is only straight and 5 minutes."  Needless to say there are no roads that go straight and even though the maps even give you a 5 mile radius everyone must walk as fast as we drive....seriously.  I have completely worn out 2 pair of shoes and both of my feet.  Lesson learned--next time you go to Italy take one pair of really, really good shoes and only as many clothes that will fit in a carry on.  No make-up needed. Oh and a good deodorant for how nervous you get when your not positive you are headed in the right direction on the numerous train rides you will take.

So what I want to share with you is precisely why Jesus said, "Come follow me".  It is so much easier to follow someone, than it is to try to do what they tell you to do.  Somehow directions become fuzzy and unclear, but if you can just follow that person in front of you it is much easier.  My joy returned when I found someone who spoke my language and said, "I will just take you there--follow me."  The greatest trip of all was when a lady told us to hop in her car and she would drive us....talk about favor.

In life pick someone to follow.  May I suggest Jesus Christ.  Read His book and do your best at following His directions but when all else fails....just follow Him.