The Appalachian Trail is famous for being a well marked trail. The ‘White blazes’ which mark the trail are 2″ by 6″ and there are tens of thousands of these markings that show the way for both north and south bound hikers. It may take a bit of diligence in some areas to find the blaze, but for the most part the entire 2185 miles is well marked and easy to follow.
Jesus Christ told us “If you love me; keep my commandments”. The way of the Savior might be “straight and narrow” but it is easily marked. We don’t have to wander around looking for the right way because the way is clearly marked. The Lord gave us some clear markings for our walk:
1) He gave us his written Word – the precious Word of God that tells us exactly what God expects of us and how exactly He has reached out to us.
2) He walked Himself as an example for us. Christ came to this earth and was ‘tempted in all ways as we are’. He endured this life and lived a perfect example.
3) They Holy Spirit. God has given us the Holy Spirit of God to reside within us as the temple of the living God to direct us, remind us, correct us and comfort us.
4) Those that have gone on before. God has given us Godly examples, both the examples within the Word of God and those who are more contemporary in order to give us a guide and an example of how to live for Him.
We may not have ‘White blazes’ to follow – in fact – we have so much more. We are therefore – Without Excuse!
