Does It REALLY Matter What Road We Take?

   I am currently planning a trip to Melbourne, FL and trying to decide where we will stop to spend the night, eat a meal or just sightsee a little.  There are dozens of ways to get from Williamsburg, VA to Melbourne, FL.  Each of them have their own unique characteristics making them appealing on some level. 
   It may be that we could follow route #17 and pretty much follow the coastline and visit many small communities and appreciate their individual beauty.  I like doing this and, like a great friend once said, "There's no better way to get to know a community in a hurry than to eat a meal at one of the local restaurants, especially one where many "locals" eat!" 
   If we were in a hurry, we would get on I-95 and "...put the pedal to the metal..." and head south!  This without doubt is the shortest and quickest way to get to the above destination.  The problem with driving interstates all day is that one gets a big bored and can easily become weary and eventually careless.  This is not good at 70 miles per hour, but interstate driving is efficient!
   One could combine the above two routes and make it a rather interesting trip and still end up in the same place...Melbourne, FL!
   The above illustration reminds me that a lot of folk look at our spiritual journey in much the same way!  Some have said, "We are all headed to the same place, so why does it matter how we get there!"  If we are trying to get to a warmer climate and out of the cold of the Winter in the north, that is problem correct, but that does not apply to our spiritual journey.
   Yes, there is only one destination that we all desire to reach...Heaven!  We have dreamed about Heaven!  Read about Heaven!  And, intensely desire to go to Heaven!  The difference with this journey is that there is only ONE road to follow!  That is right...just one!  It is said in JOHN 14:6, "I am the way, I am the truth, and I am the life.  No man comes to the Father, but by me."  There you have it...singular!  One road and the road is Jesus Christ!  Following the steps of Jesus will take you to where he is...Heaven!  It is acceptable to choose whichever route you want when going to Florida, but when going to Heaven there is only one...Jesus Christ!
   I am ready to get this trip started, how about you?