As you know, we've been riding our mountain bikes on one of the local trails. I always follow Les - he's a very capable, experienced rider, knows how to stay upright, and is willing to lead the way. As I was following him through the sand last week, I reminded myself "Les is not going to lead me into a dangerous situation - he's going to stay on the trail and make sure I'm okay." If I follow his tire tracks, I may not be as swift, but I will make it up the next hill.
Jeremiah 6:16 says, "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."
I wonder what makes people think going down a new path is the way to go. I'm not talking about music or hair or clothing styles, those things change with the years (although holiness never does!) I'm talking about revival, renewal, restoration, healing, miracles - we want it all, but are we willing to go down the old path to get it? We read about great outpourings in foreign lands, but that did not come over night.
Jesus said, "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." (Matthew 17:21) and "And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting." (Mark 9:29). Many capable men and women have gone down the path before us, tears have been shed, plates have been pushed away for the sake of sticking with the old paths and reaching the goal. If we'll follow there is victory ahead!
