Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. — Jeremiah 6:16

Temptation is a decision between the old road (God’s will for us) and a new path supplied by Satan. So frequently Satan’s way is given to us as a shortcut to pleasure, riches, and accomplishment. However, this route pulls us away from God and the gifts he longs to offer us. Let’s not be like the people of God in Jeremiah’s day who spurned God’s path and stated, “We will not walk in it.” The upshot of their choice was their own ruin.

 

Thought

Temptation is a decision between the old road (God’s will for us) and a new path supplied by Satan. So frequently Satan’s way is given to us as a shortcut to pleasure, riches, and accomplishment. However, this route pulls us away from God and the gifts he longs to offer us. Let’s not be like the people of God in Jeremiah’s day who spurned God’s path and stated, “We will not walk in it.” The upshot of their choice was their own ruin.

 

Prayer

Dear Father, All-Powerful God, please forgive me for leaving your path to look for a way that seems easier and faster to get to happiness. Help me see through Satan’s tricks with your Holy Spirit so I can see how bad they are in the end. I know that the way you go brings happiness, peace, and rest. Please give me the strength to walk it without fear. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.