DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- THE NARROW PATH

DAD'S RAMBLINGS – THE NARROW PATH

"How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart. They also do no unrighteousness, for they walk in His ways." (Psalm 119:1-3)

Our culture seems to denigrate what they view as "narrow-mindedness," especially anything that is contrary to what is politically correct. The popular culture has rejected the idea of absolute truth – that there is only one way that is right. Our pluralism has dismissed the concept of absolute truth. But the Bible counters that idea, especially in regard to Jesus who claimed to be the only way to God

These first three verses of Psalm 119 set the tone for the rest of the Psalm. We walk on a path. There are only two paths to walk: my path which follows the world's ways or God's path which follows after His righteousness. The person is blessed who chooses to walk God's way.

Look at the Psalmist attitude toward walking in God's way: "Make me walk in the path of Thy commandments, for I delight in it" (vs. 35).  "I will walk at liberty, for I seek Thy precepts" (vs. 45).  "I considered my ways, and turned my feet to Thy testimonies" (vs. 59).

Throughout this Psalm, the writer wants to be instructed in God's way – as in verses 12, 26, 33, and 68 – "Teach me thy statutes." Vs. 18 – "Open my eyes that I may behold wonderful things from Thy law." Verse 27 – "Make me understand the way of Thy precepts." It is the desire of his heart to walk blameless in God's ways.

We have a choice which path we are going to follow. The path of the world is glittering with alluring things but they are temporary. God's path leads to lasting peace and joy.   It is a daily choice which path I will follow.

Remember what Jesus said: "Narrow is the way that leads to life" (Matthew 7:14). The narrow way may not have as many people traveling on it but it has a better destination.

Love, Dad