Walk in the Good Way

Thus says the LORD:
"Stand by the roads, and look,
and ask for the ancient paths,
where the good way is; and walk in it,
and find rest for your souls."
- Jeremiah 6:16

Everyone wants to find the "good way" to live, right?

The problem is that we humans usually look for it in the wrong place. We read the latest self-help books, try every fad diet that comes along, saturate ourselves in popular blogs, podcasts and online summits, keep up with the fashions, cook and brew like the pros on TV, remodel our homes ad infinitum, and maybe emulate our favorite celebrity as far as possible. We run ourselves ragged, and for what?

When asked, those who look like they "have it all" usually admit that they are still empty. Still chasing the wind... or worse yet, giving up and chosing to end their life.

So where do we find the good way? In the ancient paths of God's word. It takes standing still long enough to look and soak in the truth, asking God to lead the way. But the result is worth it... finding "rest for your souls."

Only, beware! To find this rest, we can't just see the truth and go our own way as in the remainder of the verse: "But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'"

We are told to stand, look, ask... and walk in it.