Trail Blazing!

Venturing out into the forest, many trails can be encountered. Some of these paths may become overgrown due to lack of use while others can be clearly seen as the most frequently traveled. The cleared paths are generally recognized as the main trails to be followed. Getting off the beaten path is what has caused many hikers to become lost. However, even a good trail can become impassable if not frequently traveled or properly cared for.

Solomon noted. . .
“The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but THE PATH OF THE UPRIGHT IS A LEVEL HIGHWAY.” ( Proverbs 15:19 ESV)

Through laziness, the sluggard creates no path either for themselves or for others. The way before them is left overgrown as a path that is not being walked until it becomes impassable. Perhaps it is imagined obstacles that keep the sluggard from moving forward because not only are they lazy in living, but also in faith. However, the path frequently traveled remains clear. The righteous will press on in spite of obstacles and in the process HELP CLEAR THE WAY for others. Living in uprightness -- though it takes effort -- should help blaze A GOOD PATH to continue on as well as for others to follow in.

The best way for us to keep A CLEAR PATH for others to follow is for we ourselves to continue to follow the one already blazed by our Lord. Remember He is “THE WAY” and only access to the Father. ( John 14:6) May we be certain the highway on which we are traveling is the King’s Highway as we journey through life in a manner that will potentially draw others to follow on with us. Being determined to put no obstacle in anyone’s way (note Romans 14:13 and 2 Corinthians 6:3), let us continue to press on in faith in the path of righteousness.

Have a great day LEADING OTHERS IN “THE WAY”!
Carl

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