In a dream, I was being shown two paths, which led to my home. The first path was a narrow, dirt path running parallel and about 20 feet above a creek with fast-moving water. It was dark because a thick forest had blocked out the light. Ahead, I could see that a tree had been uprooted by the erosion of the flowing water's action on the tree's roots. The tree had lost its foundation and had fallen across the path. This route would be difficult to traverse because of this obstacle and a slippery mud path.
The second path was a paved road free of obstacles. The road was straight and twice as wide as the previous path. It was bright with nothing to block the sun rays. Far in the distance, I could see my home.
The second path was a paved road free of obstacles. The road was straight and twice as wide as the previous path. It was bright with nothing to block the sun rays. Far in the distance, I could see my home.
My guide made it clear that I could choose the path leading home. I felt relief that I could choose an "easy" path. Then I awoke.
I have been meditating on and praying about this dream. Although the Lord empowered me to choose the path leading home, I don't necessarily want to choose the easy way. I have been praying, "As long as You are with me, Jesus, the path I take will be ok with me."
Like the "Daughter of Jerusalem" mentioned in today's text, I have chosen wrongly in the past. We all have made unwise choices at various times. But the encouragement we receive is that even in our wrong choices, there is mercy.
Like the "Daughter of Jerusalem" mentioned in today's text, I have chosen wrongly in the past. We all have made unwise choices at various times. But the encouragement we receive is that even in our wrong choices, there is mercy.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Amplified Bible (AMP)
22 It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness.
The Lord's discipline was for my good, for your good. The impurities in us are removed. We are as pure gold.
Lamentations 3:27-28
Amplified Bible (AMP)
27 It is good for a man that he should bear the yoke [of divine disciplinary dealings] in his youth.
28 Let him sit alone uncomplaining and keeping silent [in hope], because [God] has laid [the yoke] upon him [for his benefit].
Amplified Bible (AMP)
22 It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness.
The Lord's discipline was for my good, for your good. The impurities in us are removed. We are as pure gold.
Lamentations 3:27-28
Amplified Bible (AMP)
27 It is good for a man that he should bear the yoke [of divine disciplinary dealings] in his youth.
28 Let him sit alone uncomplaining and keeping silent [in hope], because [God] has laid [the yoke] upon him [for his benefit].
I am thankful that I have a choice, but hesitant to proceed without hearing the direction of Holy Spirit. I have learned that the easiest path isn't necessarily the preferred path. The difficult path may be the one, which yields the greatest glory for my Beloved. All glory goes to Jesus!
Lord, this one thing I ask, Continue to walk with me. Be my Guide. I don't want to choose the paved way, just because it seems easy. I will go wherever You lead just as long as You are walking beside me! In Jesus Name, AMEN!!!
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