Heeding the Call to the Ancient Paths: Insights from Jeremiah 6
A Devotional Series on the Book of Jeremiah
Scripture:
“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.’ But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” — Jeremiah 6:16 (ESV)
Reflection:
In Jeremiah 6, amidst the forewarnings of impending calamity due to the people’s disobedience, verse 16 shines as a beacon of hope. God invites His people to stand at the crossroads and consider the ancient paths, where the good way is, and to walk in it to find rest for their souls.
The “ancient paths” symbolize the timeless truths and divine principles laid down by God. It’s an invitation to return to a life of obedience, righteousness, and reverence for God, contrasting the contemporary paths of disobedience that led them astray.
This verse holds a timeless message for believers today. In a world bustling with modern ideologies and fleeting trends, the call to return to the ancient, proven paths of God’s truth is ever relevant. It’s a call to anchor our lives in the unchanging truths of God’s Word.
In the New Testament, Jesus embodies the “good way” as He declares Himself to be “the Way, the Truth, and…
