Jeremiah 31:9
I will lead them beside streams of water, on a level path where they will not stumble.
God wants to lead you to where you are refreshed and the road ahead of you is smooth. I am sure you would agree with me that a rocky road with potholes, sharp curves and large bumps is conducive to a runner stumbling once or twice. God clearly doesn't want His children stumbling along their way. This means He will lead us along paths that aren't conducive to stumbling!
What is this road? Well, it could be symbolic of many things. But the closest symbol would be the road of our lives. The lives we live, the paths we take, in fulfilling our purpose here on Earth. God wants the road of our lives to be smooth. And He will lead us along roads that ensure that smooth ride.
Does this mean that life won't have any challenges? No, of course not. But it does mean that God's will is to help get through those challenges or even avoid them as much as possible. That is His heart for us.
We also need to consider here that God wants to leads us away from situations that could trip us up in our walk as His children. God is leading us all to a place where we will not stumble! That is a significant thought! God is the one who is doing this! He will lead us to a place where we do not stumble. That is clearly what this verse is telling us.
He also wants to keep us refreshed with streams of Living Water. He doesn't want us living fast-paced, stressed out lifestyles. He wants us to live from rest and drinking from the Fountain of His Refreshing Presence. He is right there, each and every day, in our cars, in our offices, at home, waiting for us to take a drink and enjoy His Presence. Clear our minds and turn our affections toward Him, that we operate from a place of refreshing.
Also, you may be interested to note that this verse is in the same passage that announces the New Covenant only a few verses on! (verses 31 onwards) Friends, the promises in this verse outline significant promises for the child of God living under the New Covenant.
Your Father wants to lead you to a place where you will not stumble and where you drink from His refreshing Presence. Place your life in His hands, and let Him take you there.
I will lead them beside streams of water, on a level path where they will not stumble.
God wants to lead you to where you are refreshed and the road ahead of you is smooth. I am sure you would agree with me that a rocky road with potholes, sharp curves and large bumps is conducive to a runner stumbling once or twice. God clearly doesn't want His children stumbling along their way. This means He will lead us along paths that aren't conducive to stumbling!
What is this road? Well, it could be symbolic of many things. But the closest symbol would be the road of our lives. The lives we live, the paths we take, in fulfilling our purpose here on Earth. God wants the road of our lives to be smooth. And He will lead us along roads that ensure that smooth ride.
Does this mean that life won't have any challenges? No, of course not. But it does mean that God's will is to help get through those challenges or even avoid them as much as possible. That is His heart for us.
We also need to consider here that God wants to leads us away from situations that could trip us up in our walk as His children. God is leading us all to a place where we will not stumble! That is a significant thought! God is the one who is doing this! He will lead us to a place where we do not stumble. That is clearly what this verse is telling us.
He also wants to keep us refreshed with streams of Living Water. He doesn't want us living fast-paced, stressed out lifestyles. He wants us to live from rest and drinking from the Fountain of His Refreshing Presence. He is right there, each and every day, in our cars, in our offices, at home, waiting for us to take a drink and enjoy His Presence. Clear our minds and turn our affections toward Him, that we operate from a place of refreshing.
Also, you may be interested to note that this verse is in the same passage that announces the New Covenant only a few verses on! (verses 31 onwards) Friends, the promises in this verse outline significant promises for the child of God living under the New Covenant.
Your Father wants to lead you to a place where you will not stumble and where you drink from His refreshing Presence. Place your life in His hands, and let Him take you there.
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