Good Paths

Jeremiah 6:16
"... stand by the roadways and look. Ask about the ancient paths: Which is the way to what is good? Then take it and find rest for you lives..."

This is one of my favorite verses, because it encourages us to look to the old ways, or ancient teachings for the good way. I believe God is telling us that the old truths are still the truth, and just as God is never changing, so His word is never changing.

We live in a modern world, and many in this world are willing to say the Bible is an archaic book that teaches nothing relevant to our lives. But, what the world does not realize is that the basic teaching of the Bible is "Love the Lord, and Love your neighbor". The Bible is a love story of a creator for his creation. The act of Jesus coming to earth and dying on a cross is an act of love that has no boundaries.

To me, the Bible is the good path, and thus it brings rest. All that is necessary for salvation is found between the covers of the Bible. This good path is ours by God's grace.

Heavenly Father
Creator of Love
Maker of Earth
And all that's above.
Guide us down
The path that is best
And bring us home
To your Heavenly Rest.
Amen