Walking out of a local convenience store the other day I overheard a lady giving directions to a young man.

The directions were sounded very confusing because of all the turns being explained. As I listened, the directions started sounding familiar. I gave the lady an inquiring look and she simply said 22 west? I looked at the young man and with 2 simple words, “Follow Me,” the stress seemed to leave his face. It just so happened I was going the same direction.

As they backed out of the parking space they pointed their car in the wrong direction. By simply watching me they were able to turn around and get right in behind me and find the way easily to 22 west.

As I drove that day I couldn’t stop thinking how often I read the red letters in the Bible saying “Follow Me,” Especially the parable of the “Rich Young Man,” in Matthew 19:16-30.

How much easier could life be if we would stop looking for direction from people who are not heading to the same destination we are? Why not ask the one who knows the way and will lead us there step by step and simply says “Follow Me.”