Once upon a time, Americans traveled the highways searching for the latest word of God. But not anymore! Those same roadside messages, plus a batch of new ones, can now be viewed anytime at home on your own personal computer. Google currently lists nine sites carrying these "messages from God."
Do you remember the original billboards? Someone in Florida started the ball rolling with eighteen messages in white type on black billboards all "signed" by God.
South Florida motorists spotted such disarming "quotes" as:
Let's meet at my house before the game. -God
C'mon over and bring the kids. -God
Others messages spoke in a friendly but more serious tone:
What part of "Thou Shall Not ..." didn't you understand? -God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing ... I meant that. -God
Now the messages have gone from billboards to cyberspace. A couple of sites include the original eighteen sayings as well as a good number of new messages. Evidently, God keeps coming up with new ones. Hey, the graphics are great! Check them out! Just plug "God's Billboards" in Google and click on the top sites.
Like the originals, these new "quotes" vary 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 up here. -God
As a public service (or disservice depending on how you look at it), I've rounded up the whole lot of God's Bilboard messages for your edification. If I have missed one, let me know.
Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game. -God
C'mon over and bring the kids. -God
What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -God
We need to talk. -God
Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer. -God
Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage. -God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it. -God
I love you and you and you and you and... -God
Will the road you're on get you to my place? -God
Follow me. -God
Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding. -God
My way is the highway. -God
Need directions? -God
You think it's hot here? -God
Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test. -God
Do you have any idea where you're going? -God
Don't make me come down there. -God
In Eternity...do you want the smoking or non-smoking section? -God
Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life. Need directions? -God
When I was hungry, did you give me something to eat? -God
When I was thirsty, did you give me something to drink? -God
When I was a stranger, did you invite me in? -God
When I needed clothing, did you clothe me? -God
When I was sick and in prison, did you look after me? -God
Words count; be careful, I'm listening. -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, didn't I? -God
Read my New Testament. I've included a message for you. -God
No, belief and baptism are not options. -God
What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -God
We need to talk. -God
If I didn't exist, there would be no atheists. -God
No, I didn't give you certainity, faith is required. -God
Follow me. -God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it. -God
Eternity is a long, long, l-o-n-g time. -God
You just think it's hot here. -God
The only important thing about Christianity is that it's true. -God
Do not murder. -God
Don't wait for the final judgment. It takes place every day. -God
Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction. Don't follow the crowd. -God
Come, follow me. -God
Would you give up your life to perpetuate a hoax? Neither would Stephen, James, Peter, or Paul. -God
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 damnation. -God
What's in your future? Read all about it in my #1 bestseller. -God
Some seed fell along the path, some fell on rock, other seed fell among thorns, still other seed fell on good soil. Which 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 a cross to bear. -God
Words matter. I hear ever careless word you say. -God
When nations stop honoring me, I stop blessing them. -God
If life doesn't teach you humility, you're just 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 give false testimony. -God
Honor your father and mother. -God
Work as though it all depends on you; pray as though it all depends on me. -God
I won't allow temptation beyond what you can bear. -God
Use the Scriptures to verify what you hear. -God
Faith is required, but not blind faith. Search for the evidence. -God
Who do you serve? yourself? or me? -God
Blind guides speak from the pulpit too. -God
Hate and lust will destroy you. -God
If you don't control your thoughts, who does? -God
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much. -God
Whoever 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 ever happened to the church I established? -God
My word is sufficient. Beware of those who add to it or subtract from it. -God
Faith without deeds is useless. -God
Forgive others, and I will forgive you. -God
Either stand with me or stand with the world. Neutrality is not an option. -God
You cannot serve both God and Money. -God
Do you love me? Keep my commandments. -God
Why do you call Me Lord, Lord and do not the things I say? -God
Heaven or Hell, it's your choice. -God
Say, wouldn't they make great church marquee messages? Many of them are direct quotes from the Bible. Show them to your your church, and see what they think. Or maybe, (Yeah, I know it's a radical idea.) maybe we ought to take them to heart.
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