I am thankful for road signs. Someone has went before us on the roads in which we travel and provided proper speeds, warnings, and indicators concerning what we are about to face. I like to know there is a school ahead, or a curve, or a city speed zone. I don't always agree with the limit set or the particular warning, however, I am still responsible for following it.
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is lamenting about the waywardness of the people of God. They have went to far away from God's standard and it is distressing. However, Jeremiah also preaches the hope of being able to come back into a right relationship. In that conversation he also encourages them to put up warnings for themselves along the way. It is found in Jeremiah 31.21-
Set up road markers for yourself; make yourself guideposts;
consider well the highway, the road by which you went. (www.lifejournal.cc)
That passage struck a chord with me this morning because I know that one has gone before us to pave our path and guide our way. We need to heed the warnings and instructions that God gives us through His Word. From that guidance we can post warnings, limits, and signs upon our mind and heart to keep us on the right road for the Lord.
Mark the road of your life with the guidance of God and obey the warnings as they come along life's way. May your day be marked with such guidance.
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