Once upon a time, Americans traveled the highways in search of God’s last word. But not anymore! Those same messages on the road, plus a batch of new ones, can now be viewed anytime at home on your own personal computer. Currently, Google lists nine sites that carry these “messages from God.”
Do you remember the original billboards? Someone in Florida started the ball rolling with eighteen messages in white letters on black signs, all “signed” by God.
South Florida motorists saw disarming “quotes” like:
* See you at my house before the game. -God
* Come and bring the children. -God
Other messages spoke in a friendly but more serious tone:
* What part of “You shouldn’t …” didn’t you understand? -God
* That “Love your neighbor” thing … I meant it. -God
Now the messages have moved from billboards to cyberspace. A couple of sites include the original eighteen sayings, as well as a good number of new posts. Obviously, God continues to create new ones. Hey, the graphics are great! Look at them! Just plug “God’s Billboards” into Google and click on the top sites.
Like the originals, these new “quotes” range from witty to thought-provoking. For instance:
* All I know … is everything. -God
* If you must curse, use your own name! -God
* The real Supreme Court meets here. -God
As a public service (or a disservice depending on how you look at it), I have assembled all of God’s messages on Bilboard for your edification. If I have missed one please let me know.
Let’s meet at my house the Sunday before the game. -God
Come and bring the children. -God
What part of “You shall not …” didn’t you understand? -God
We need to talk. -God
Keep using my name to no avail, I’ll make the rush hour longer. -God
I loved the wedding, invite me to marriage. -God
That “Love your neighbor” thing … I meant it. -God
I love you and you and you and you and … -God
Will the path you are on lead you to my house? -God
Follow me -God
Big Bang Theory, you have to be kidding me. -God
My way is the highway. -God
Do you need directions? -God
Do you think that is hot here? -God
Have you read my # 1 best seller? There will be an exam. -God
Do you have any idea where you are going? -God
Don’t make me go down there. -God
In Eternity … do you want the smoking or non-smoking section? -God
Small is the door and narrow is the path that leads to life. Do you need directions? -God
When I was hungry, did you give me something to eat? -God
When I was thirsty, did you give me a drink? -God
When I was a stranger, did you invite me in? -God
When I needed clothes, did you dress me? -God
When I was sick and in jail, did you take care of me? -God
Words count; be careful, I hear you. -God
Make up your mind; Is Jesus a lunatic, a liar, or my only begotten Son? -God
Your soul is eternal; where are you taking it -God
Of course I love you, I gave you my Son, right? -God
Read my New Testament. I have included a message for you. -God
No, faith and baptism are not options. -God
What part of “You shall not …” didn’t you understand? -God
We need to talk. -God
If I didn’t exist, there would be no atheists. -God
No, I did not give you certainty, it requires faith. -God
Follow me -God
That “Love your neighbor” thing … I meant it. -God
Eternity is a long, long, long time. -God
You think it’s hot in here. -God
The only important thing about Christianity is that it is true. -God
Do not kill. -God
Don’t wait for the final judgment. It takes place every day. -God
Wide is the gate and wide is the path that leads to perdition. Don’t follow the crowd. -God
Come on, follow me. -God
Would you give your life to perpetuate a hoax? Neither did Stephen, James, Peter or Paul. -God
You love your neighbor as yourself. -God
You are not an accident. I have a purpose for you. -God
Sin is addictive; the terminal point of addiction is condemnation. -God
What’s in your future Read all about it in my # 1 bestseller. -God
Some seeds fell along the way, some fell on rock, some seeds fell between thorns, and some fell on good soil. Which one are you? -God
You are very important to me. My Son paid for you with his life. -God
I didn’t promise you a picnic; I promised you that you would carry a cross. -God
Words matter. I always hear sloppy word you say. -God
When nations stop honoring me, I stop blessing them. -God
If life does not teach you humility, you are simply not paying attention. -God
If you created yourself, obey your own law; If I created you, obey me. -God
Do not steal. -God
Do not commit adultery. -God
Do not bear false witness. -God
Honor your father and mother. -God
Work as if everything depended on you; Pray like it’s all up to me -God
I will not allow temptation beyond what you can bear. -God
Use the scriptures to verify what you hear. -God
Faith is required, but not blind faith. Look for the evidence. -God
Who do you serve? yourself? or me? -God
The blind guides also speak from the pulpit. -God
Hatred and lust will destroy you. -God
If you don’t control your thoughts, who does? -God
Who can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. -God
He who is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. -God
Evolution is the mythology of fools. -God
Worship is not entertainment; entertainment is not worship. -God
Follow me, not man-made traditions. -God
What happened to the church that I established? -God
My word is enough. Beware of those who add or take away. -God
Faith without works is useless. -God
Forgive others and I will forgive you. -God
Either stay with me or support the world. Neutrality is not an option. -God
You cannot serve God and money. -God
Do you love me? Keep my commandments. -God
Why do you call me Lord, Lord and don’t do what I say? -God
Heaven or hell, it’s your choice. -God
Say, wouldn’t they make great marquee messages for the church? Many of them are direct quotes from the Bible. Show them to your church and see what they think. Or maybe (Yes, I know it’s a radical idea). Maybe we should take them seriously.