What God wants, and what we do instead

In Jeremiah 6, God issues a stern warning to rebellious Jerusalem, but that warning also applies to us today. In verse 16 (NLT) of that chapter, God states both what we wants, and what Jerusalem does instead,

Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, 'No, that's not the road we want!'

Simply put, every fork in the road that we face involves a decision. And when we arrive at those forks, God wants us to choose the path in accordance with his will, regardless of whether that path seems "old" or "uncool." If the godly path is not obvious, we should ask for his guidance.

Unfortunately, we so often choose the wrong path. We don't necessarily utter the words, 'No, that's not the road we want!', but those words certainly represent our wayward attitude.

Today, let us try to become more aware of those forks in the road, and let us strive to choose the godly path.