This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”
— Matthew 3:2-4
As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him. — Luke 3:3-5
I read a poem once about a crooked man who walked a crooked mile. Sounds kind of tedious, doesn't it? Crooked miles probably take a lot more time then straight miles.
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. — Proverbs 4:11
I don't think God wanted us to lead crooked lives. He speaks many times about the straight path. He wants us to make straight paths for him. Well, if we are made in His image, I assume that he would want us to make straight paths for ourselves.
A straight path would not ensure that we wouldn't be tempted by the sins of the world but if we keep our eyes on the goal, even if we veer off course, we will always be able to see His light of truth guiding us in His ways.
So, my prayer for you today is to stay on the straight path and see His light shining for you. And if you are walking that crooked mile, know that if you trust in Him, the straight path is just around the bend.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. — Matthew 7:13-14