The Path of the Lord!

The ‘ancient paths’ are the ‘good way’ where we will ‘find rest’ for our souls (Jeremiah 6:16). The ‘ancient paths’ are described in Israel’s journey through the wilderness. First, the path was one of deliverance. ‘He divided the sea and led them through’ (Psalm 78:13) The Lord knows how to deliver His people from all their enemies even if the path leads in some unorthodox ways.

Second, the path was one of guidance. ‘He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night’ Because the Lord’s path is always better than our own thoughts and plans, we should ask Him to show us where the cloud is moving in our lives.

Finally, the path was one of provision: ‘He split the rocks in the desert and gave them water as abundant as the seas’ (Psalm 78:15) If we keep walking in the paths of the Lord, there will be constant provision.

We must remember the words of Psalm 23:1. ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want’ With deliverance, guidance and provision, why should we ever say of the path of the Lord, ‘We will not walk in it’ (Jeremiah 6:16)