Straight Paths

S –      Matthew 3:3

 

 

‘This is He who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the desert - prepare the way of the Lord… make straight paths for him.

 

 

O -       I see that John was very clear and focused in his assignment to declare and prepare the way for Jesus. John knew both the importance and prophetic significance of Jesus ministry and mission. This gave urgency as to how he would go about his message of introduction. It was very direct and confronting. There were no diversions or wanderings for John; his assignment was one of preparation and directness. A straight path is always for a direct and shortest journey. Other paths can be decorative or for sight seeing. The path to Jesus was intended to be direct, no other scenic diversions and nothing along the way to hinder.

 

 

A -       To Prepare and make straight paths speaks to me of the continual importance and attention I must give to the message and mission of Jesus. Is my path straight? Is it a path where I am taking the shortest and direct route and not being distracted or allowing other meanderings along the way? I know there are so many distractions and places I can allow my path to take me. It speaks to me of how I need to keep this straight and focused path in communicating the message and the mission. It’s a preparing the way to the Lord, for who He is and what His mission is about.

 

 

P -       Lord I want to walk and build a straight path for you. Forgive me when less urgent and demanding things command my walking. Let me keep the urgency in my straightness.