Driving the Highway of Life

A man was driving down Highway 190 and was stopped for speeding.  The officer pointed to a large sign that said, “Speed Limit 55.” 

 “I have you on radar going 85 in a 55 mph zone," he said.  "I’m going to write you a ticket and you will have to go to court and appear before the judge.  Court date is July 16th.”

 

When July 16 came around the man went to the county seat and appeared in court.  The judge looked at the facts and said, “You are charged with going 85 mph in a 55 mph zone.  How do you plead?”

 

“Not guilty,” the man said.

 

“You are guilty,” the District Attorney said.  “We have the radar evidence right here.

The Judge looked at all the evidence and said, “The court finds you guilty and the fine is $300.  Pay the clerk.”

I was going down the Highway of Life and was stopped for sinning.  The officer pointed to a large sign that said, “Sin Limit 0.”

 

“I have you on radar doing 10,000 sins in a 0 sin zone.  I’m going to write you a ticket and you will have to go to court and appear before the judge.  Court date is the day you die.”

 

When I died I went to heaven and appeared in court.  The judge was God and, after looking at the facts, he looked at me and said, “I see in the book you were doing 10,000 sins in a 0 sin zone.  How do you plead?”

 

“Not guilty,” I said.

 

“You are guilty!” the District Attorney, Satan, yelled.  “I’ve watched you your entire life and kept a very careful record.  You committed every one of those 10,000 sins.”

 

“Your Honor,” I said, “I would like an attorney.”

 

“There are no lawyers in heaven,” God replied.  “But I will appoint a public defender to handle your case.”

 

I looked up and saw Jesus coming around the bar toward me.  I had met him on earth and gotten to know him pretty well.  He took his place beside me, winked and said, “Don’t worry, I have it all under control.”

 

“Good afternoon, Son,” the Judge said.

 

“Hello, Dad,” Jesus responded.

“Okay.  Now, Your client has been charged with doing 10,000 sins in a 0 sin zone.  How does your client plead?”

I looked at Jesus and he winked.  Then he said to the Judge, “My client is guilty as charged.”

“Wait a minute,” I yelled.  “I thought you were going to take care of this!”

“Don’t worry,” Jesus said.  “Your Honor, my client is guilty as charged; however, I have paid his fine.”

Then Jesus looked at me, leaned over and whispered, “If that’s okay with you.”

 

In the book of Romans we read that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” and “the wages of sin is death.”  We have fallen short of God’s requirements and deserve to die.  But Jesus has paid the penalty for us by giving his life on the cross.  He is willing to stand with us during judgment and offer his life for ours.  But we must be willing to accept his gift.  Have you?  Just asking...