Navigation

In today’s world, many people rely on navigation devices. But they are not always reliable in a rural setting. If a person uses Google Maps to come to our house, they will be directed to a neighbor who lives almost half a block away.

The local township government issued new address plaques this past week. Residents are responsible to affix them to the outside of their home (or building). The one in the photo will be attached to the front of the church building. We were one of the first to adhere the new address indicator to the front of our house.

Having house numbers should correct a long-term problem. Most buildings have not had a number that is visible from the street.

In a conversation with a friend, he laughed stating that most people making deliveries already know where the addresses are located. The implied meaning was that the effort made by the township government was maybe unnecessary.

We live in a world where many people believe that they know the location of heaven and how to navigate to it. They have an existing concept of how to relate to the “god” they know.

We commonly interact with Taiwanese who have adopted a pluralistic philosophy. They believe that there are many ways to communicate with God and to get to heaven. Some react to the claim of exclusivity that Jesus made.

Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Please pray that curiosity will overcome the sense of being offended by Jesus’ words. Pray people will investigate the teachings of the Bible, discovering the truth about the location of heaven and how to navigate there.

Praise and Prayer