Hold the Pickles, Hold the Lettuce

In 1974 Burger King started a new add campaign.  Their main competition, McDonalds, had a reputation of being rigid in their choices.  A Big Mac was made a certain way.  If you don't like it that way, then don't order a Big Mac.  So Burger King went the other direction and encouraged people to get their burger just the way that they want it.  Their "Have It Your Way" campaign was a huge success.

These days made to order is pretty standard.  It's hard to imagine a restaurant not honoring special requests.

And it isn't just in the fast food industry.  Across the board we have gotten used to the idea that we can get anything just the way that we like it.  This includes everything from Nike Shoes to your own monopoly game to custom m&ms.  If you want to make your own customized action figure or bobble head or even postage stamps, there is a service that let's you do it.

So in our world on any way you want it, it sometimes seems odd to encounter God, who says that salvation is available through one way alone.  One way.  That's it.  Surrender your self to Jesus Christ and live for Him.  That's it.  THE way.  THE ONLY way.  And that is hard for us to wrap our heads around.

Blogger Peter Greene was writing once about our desire for choices.  He wrote (and I paraphrase) is that what we want more than choice, is excellence.  We would rather have an excellent meal, than a chance to choose between many mediocre meals.  We would rather have one loving spouse, than several acquaintances.  

This is how it is concerning our relationship with God.  There is only one way to salvation, but it is a great way.  A relationship with Jesus Christ goes beyond salvation and includes purpose for all of our days.

Watch this video from Pastor Chris.

There is One Way to the father.  It is the saving Grace of Jesus Christ.  One Way.  One.  That's it.  But it is an excellent way.