The Old Paths

Jeremiah 6:16
Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'

Everywhere we turn, there's a "new" way of doing things, a new way to worhsip, a new way of preaching, new way of living. I've heard a lot of things the last few years that are labeled "new", that have given my heart pause, bringing a check in my spirit.

There's a place over in Proverbs 22:28 that says:
28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set.

Landmark here in the Hebrew means:
1) border, territory
a) border
b) territory (enclosed within boundary)
c) region, territory (of darkness)

The dictionary says lankmarks are:
1. a prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, esp. to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location

Repeatedly he Word of God speaks of how wrong it is to remove the old landmarks. It's a warning, not only about land disputes, but also to our spiritual landmarks, and the old paths that God has for us. God said that it would be rest for our souls.
Man, who of us do not need or desire rest for our souls?

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

The Lord said here in Matthew to learn from Him and we will find rest for our souls.
That sounds a sweet as honey, doens't it?

Well, up there in Jeremiah where He instructed us to find the
Stand in the ways and see
Ask for the old paths
Where the good way is
Walk in it
Then you will find rest for your souls.
THEN THE FOOL SAID
But they said, 'We will not walk in it

Proverbs 1:7 tells us:
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 4:13 says:
13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.

Proverbs 5:23 says:
23 He shall die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

God's ways are not our ways and our ways are truly not ours...but it's LIFE to us to follow HIS WAYS, His instructions.

Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure without fear of evil.

THAT is a whole bunch of what I WANT, to dwell safely, to be secure and to be without fear of evil.

GOD HELP US!!! Help us to ASK YOU for the old paths of Your choosing, we are none of us fools, Lord, and we know we NEED YOUR HELP. All that glitters is not gold, Lord, help us not to be fooled with anything that has been "jazzed" up to tickle ears, and to lead us away from YOUR WAYS. The SAME Word that saved, healed and delivered throughout time is the SAME Word of God that has the power to do the same NOW. Father, help us to guard our hearts - and to guard Your Word in our hearts. There is no new thing under the sun, and the devil knows how to try to dilute Your Word because it's THE SWORD that defeats him. I choose YOU, Lord. I choose YOU. I'm asking YOU for the old paths where the good way is, AND I will, with Your help and grace walk in it. In Jesus' Name