Ancient Paths

Here is what ADONAI says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask about the ancient paths. 'Which one is the good way?' Take it, and you will find rest for your souls..."  Jeremiah 6:16

Shomron, Samaria, West Bank. Through the centuries the name has changed, but the land remains the same. If the stones could speak, they'd have stories to tell.

This was the location of the Tabernacle at Shiloh. Eli, the priest, sat in the doorway and watched Hannah plead with God to give her a child. He thought she was drunk as she poured her heart out to the Holy One.

This was Samuel's stomping grounds. He heard the mysterious voice of God calling his name as he slept when he was a boy. "Samuel," the voice called - three times.

Yeshua healed ten people with leprosy here. Only one returned to thank Him.

He had an encounter with a woman at Jacob's well. He asked her for a drink of water, and then offered her mayim chayim - living water. Temporal for eternal.

The land has seen birth and death. Laughter and tears. It holds the precious blood of those who fought to defend their homeland.

Yes, if only the stones could speak.

And yet, the stories have been told. The ancient paths still lead the way. God's voice is still heard by those who are willing to listen. Above the new and improved, bigger and better, the modern technology, God still calls our name, listens to our heart's cry, heals our infirmities and offers us living water.

The ancient paths are available for us to follow - today.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  Matthew 11:29