The Paths of God


English: Multiple paths The lower path goes ro...

English: Multiple paths The lower path goes round to the Holy Well while the upper one skirts above it. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,

 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:

“I will send my messenger ahead of you,

who will prepare your way”

 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,

‘Prepare the way for the Lord,

make straight paths for him.’”  (Mark 1: 1-3)

In my mind’s eye I can see that verse as describing the advent of the body of Christ.  He comes from heaven and grows into a man.  Ready to do the will of His Father among us, His Holy words ride the obedient as if paths through ages and humanity.  What an amazing concept.  The question, however, is:  Shall we offer the Holy Spirit a twisty-turny-bumpy-garbage strewn path on which to glide through time?  How obvious can the answer be?

By His Grace.

The Cleansing Fire of Testing


Isaiah, as directed by the Spirit of God, said, “See, the Lord has one who is powerful and strong.” (Isa. 28: 2)

In the all the days before Christ’s appearance in flesh the Lord God, God Most High, knew the One who would enter our world to rescue His people.  Since before the foundation of the universe Jesus was known as God’s Right Hand.  All creation was groaning under the oppression of man’s wickedness.  All heaven had put up with the wickedness of a few.  And God knew the end of the story, just as He knows it now.

Take heart, you who moan with the burden of this world’s testings.  We are not removed from His plans.  We are a fruit of Grace.  And what He has promised and known from the beginning He will fulfill!  He is not slow as men count slowness.  He is deliberate and knowing in His ways.  Be patient, therefore, the way is provided.  The path is cleared.  Light marks “The Way” for all who would travel it.  We are being called through a cleansing fire of testing.  Hold your head up and walk like men, like men of God.

English: A scroll of the Book of Isaiah

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