Jeremiah Rebukes an Unfaithful Nation (Continued) - Jeremiah 5:14-31,6:1-30
The ancient path to Ramsey Cascade in the Great Smoky Mountains - 7/25/09
This is what the Lord says:"Stand at the crossroads and look;ask for the ancient paths,ask where the good way is, and walk in it,and you will find rest for your souls."
Interesting passage after a weekend of difficult hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains with the family. Martina wanted to know who made the paths we walked. The lumber companies cut a few of them. Animals made others. But many were blazed by native Americans centuries ago. They are ancient footpaths.
Ever think about how a path evolves? You can see where people have knocked off a turn or made an alternate route that is less rocky. Like a river flow, where the water is always seeking the easiest and fastest course, a path changes to ease the way. But we want to know the ancient paths, to connect with the ancient people and to see the world as they saw it before a demand for ease settled over the land. The good way isn't always the easy way. Sometimes an incredible view or the proximity of water or wild blueberries make a more challenging path worthwhile and good. The Cherokees knew this land far better than we did. Their paths took their course for a reason. So who are we to alter them for ease. What good things are we missing along the way?
Some native American footpaths we have turned into roads. But you see far more when you walk and slowly traverse the miles than when you whisk over them in a climate controlled capsule complete with internal navigation and entertainment.
I love to walk a path I've never traveled before and see where it takes me.
Lord knows.
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