The "Right" Path

Have you ever heard of, or maybe even used, the term "Christian Walk"? This phrase has as its reference, the implication of being on the "Right" path, right? Albeit, that as Christians, we have the desire to be on the "Right" path to say the least, but all too often when we think of the "Right" path we confuse it with "Nice" or "Good" or "Best". Those adverbs are great descriptors, but they are all feel-good words. The Christian walk, or path, does not in and of itself mean that it will by default, feel good, better, or comfortable...it can't.

The Christian walk is not supposed to be lived out in comparison to earthly blessings in the form of comforts or material belongings, but that is the temptation. If being physically blessed were synonymous with the "Good" life, then Jesus was totally off the path. God had called Him to ultimate disaster, and He in turn called His disciples to follow Him there, and the place where Jesus led them was apparently heartbreak and disappointment when He was tried as a criminal and put to death. That would not be the right "Path" that anyone would say is the "Best"...or is it?

And taking the twelve, he said to them, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished." But they understood none of these things... Luke 18:31, 34(a) ESV

The call of Jesus to "Follow Me," is not one of a promise of the good life, but the promise of the God life. A promise that has, as its reward, abundance of life, peace beyond understanding, blessings beyond measure, and eternal life with God in Christ. That is a promise worth holding on to, and can keep us focused on the prize, and not the circumstances we are in. God's plan will be worked out, for He alone is sovereign. Our real test is whether or not we believe God knows what He is doing, and will we obey Him or not.

...just sayin'

In His grip,

Pastor Pat