Outside the Lines

God set boundary lines through His Word, making clear the paths of blessing we should walk in this life. When you face a life crossroad and are unsure which way to go, ask God; seek a trusted source; study the Bible to learn how His faithful people dealt with such decisions. The “old paths” are the trodden, well-worn ones proven trustworthy by the saints of old. The excellent walkway that leads to blessings and peace for weary souls is the narrower, more challenging.

The people told Jeremiah they would not walk the “good way.” “Thus, saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is a good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein” (Jeremiah 6:16). By rejecting God’s boundaries, they had no rest for their souls while in captivity. God’s “old paths” haven’t changed. Living contrary to His Word produces a life held captive by self and the world, which doesn’t draw others to Jesus. Live inside God’s guidelines and experience refreshing rest and the Father’s blessings from a life well-lived.