Wide is the gate that leads to destruction, and many there be go in there at.  But narrow is the way that leads to life, and few there be that find it.  – Matthew 7:13-14

Years ago, I’m talking probably 15 years ago, Tonya and I were coming home from Tennessee.  At a time and place coming down the mountain where I got no cell phone signal, there were only a few radio stations that would play clearly.  I landed on a bluegrass station that was cranking out some of the best gospel stuff I’d ever heard.

A song came on that just hit me in my spirit.  I loved it.  By the time I got home, I could only remember that the chorus was based on Matthew 7:13-14.  I Googled, looked up, and listened to a ton of songs hoping I might find it.  As years went by, I would tune in to old bluegrass stations, just hoping I’d hear it one more time.  My efforts were always fruitless.

Fast forward to this past Sunday.  I was preaching the Homecoming service at Mt Freedom in Mountain Rest.  There was a band playing called Tugalo Holler.  They played with excellence and as unto the Lord.  I haven’t thought of my bluegrass song in years, but something told me . . . “they know the song.”  I told them what I just wrote in the above two paragraphs, and they immediately said . . . “The Old Crossroads.”  

I listened on the way home a few times to the song.  I was so happy hearing the song, but also kind of sad that the search was over.  For probably a third of my life I’ve been searching for this song.  

It is all a reminder that one day, our faith will become sight.  We won’t be seeking after God anymore because we will be with Him in heaven.  We won’t have the opportunity to witness to people and try to bring them to Jesus because we will only be surrounded by people who believed and trusted in Him.  Imagine the day when our work here on Earth is truly done.  We have the opportunity now to make a difference.  When we get up there with God, the difference will have already been made.  When we get up there, we will have all of our answers.

Lord, thank You for finally revealing the song to me.  I sure prayed for it.  Thank You also for reminding me that I need to make a difference today.  I can’t wait around.  I must work today like I’m working for You!  I’m running out of opportunities to do so.  I must tell others about You and Your great salvation!  I’m running out of days to do so.  Help me to really know You!  Help me to soak in Your presence!  Help me let my light so shine before men!  You are the best thing that happens to people.  Thank You for saving me and working in my life.  Open the floodgates of revival upon this land . . . show us Your glory.  Amen.