The famous scientist Mr. Einstein was travelling by train from Princeton University, where he taught, to another place. When the conductor came down the aisle asking for everyone’s ticket and came to Mr. Einstein, the professor reached into his vest pocket. His ticket wasn’t there. He searched his pant pockets — nothing. He then got out his briefcase — he still could not find it. Finally, he checked the seat behind him but — still nothing.
The conductor kindly told him, “Mr. Einstein, I know who you are. In fact, the world knows who you are. So let’s not worry about it. I’m sure you bought a ticket.”
Mr. Einstein looked somewhat relieved and the conductor went on down the aisle asking for tickets from the passengers. But then he happened to turn around. To his surprise, he saw the famous physicist down on his hands and knees looking frantically for that ticket. The conductor hurried back down the aisle and in a reassuring voice said, “Mr. Einstein, Mr. Einstein! Please don’t worry about your ticket. I know who you are and it just doesn’t matter — you really don’t need to worry about having your ticket. I am quite sure you bought one.”
Mr. Einstein looked up at him with his disheveled hair. “Sir, I also know who I am. But my problem is ... I don’t know where I’m going!”
We may smile at this story and yet it can also make us think. We are all on a one-way trip through life. When the Lord Jesus was here on earth He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:66Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)). The Lord Jesus is the only way to be sure of ending our life in heaven. The end of everyone’s life journey is either in heaven with the Lord Jesus or in hell with the devil and his angels. Do you know where you are going? If you have trusted in the Lord Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins, you are on your way to heaven! If you aren’t sure of where you are going, today is a good day for you to make sure.
Messages of God’s Love 12/22//2024