NOVEMBER 14, 2023 – Unmarked Paths

Unmarked Paths

 NOVEMBER 14, 2023
 Daily Reading – Lamentations 1-2 / Hebrews 9

 GOD’S WORD:

Lamentation 2:15 All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth?

 

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

        The beauty, the splendor, how magnificent was the temple Solomon had built. People from everywhere came to marvel at the place he built for his God. A visible mark on earth of the Majesty of the God he served. However, the children of Israel had taken God for granted. The glamour of the temple did not matter, the worship inside was fake and pretentious. God had warned them if they forsook Him what would happen. God never lies. The city and temple now lay in ruin and the people of this God were mostly in captivity. Did God forsake them? No, they forsook God. So gradual was the turning from God to the world, many may have been taken by surprise. They should have known. The scrolls, the temple, and God dwelt among them. Yet, life was good. They did not see a need for God. Gradually they walked away from the way of life God created for them to enjoy.

 

        Our churches today do not enjoy the standing they once did. There has been a gradual turning from God’s way, and perversion of God’s Word. Society has redefined the family structure. Youth today know little of God’s Word because, we know little ourselves. Christian’s lives resemble the world, and we wonder why unbelievers shake their heads and laugh at Christians today. Not what God intended nor what His Word declares. We have not cleared a path for our children to walk or voiced the truths of God’s Word for fear of our pride being hurt. 

 

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

        What more can we expect of those who follow if we are not willing to proclaim the Gospel. Find a way to open up about your faith. Memorize scripture and share it with your children. Be open about what you believe and mark out a path for them to follow.

Where are we leading today?