Short & Sweet: Paths and Ways by Mary Kane
And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it;
Then you will find rest for your souls.
But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
Jeremiah 6:16
As Christians, we should not be threatened by other religions or world views. God calls us to stand in the ways and see. The word see, in the original Hebrew means, “to observe, to consider, to give attention to, to learn about. This does not mean we should try every “-ism and -ology” before accepting the truth of Christianity. We are to “take a stand” in face of all the other ways and ask for the old paths, where the way is good and walk in it. Be assured, God’s way will bear testing and scrutiny and be found to be absolute truth.
For greater comprehension, please study the following words from our verse in the original language.
Hebrew Words:
ask: in Hebrew sha’al, which means “to enquire carefully, to ask of God.” Our salvation comes from the Lord.
old: in Hebrew owlam, which is defined as “everlasting, evermore, perpetual eternity.” The old is always relevant.
walk: in Hebrew yalak, which translates “a manner of life, a way of living, to die.” Christianity is a spiritual birth to death commitment.
Remember, there are ways, and then there is the good way. Jesus is the Way; the good path. Let’s choose the Way that will last for eternity, with no unpleasant surprises in the end. When we choose His path, we’ll find rest for our souls.
Action Points:
- Ask for the good way concerning your current challenge.
- How can you walk more closely to Jesus?
- If anyone followed the current path of your life, where would it lead?
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Life is sweet!