Isaiah 35:8-10
“And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it. No lion will be there, nor any ravenous beast; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there, and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”
Isaiah 35:8-10 NIV
In modern times we take roads, in particular highways, for granted. They are convenient in getting us to the place we want to go, hopefully quickly that often depends on the traffic and time of day. In ancient times though, a good road was a blessing. More often than not, there was no road, and a person made their way, the best they could, to their destination. This often meant encountering many dangers on the way. Every Christian is called to journey down a Highway of Holiness. It starts at the moment of salvation and continues until we one day stand before Him face to face. As a new believer nobody told me I was on this roadway, but the Holy Spirit began to change my morals, character and conduct. He began His faithful role of washing, sanctifying, cleansing and purifying me. My journey has passed through mountains and valleys, plains and deserts. It has even included a few ruts and ditches that Jesus had to pull me from. It has crossed oceans and left foot prints in many countries. Each day of the journey the Holy Spirit has been working to conform me more to the image of Jesus. I must be a difficult case for my journey continues but it is more glorious now than than in those early days. Let me just say that this Highway leads into the very presence of God, both in this life and in the life to come. Some are deceived into thinking that because they are saved by grace they can travel down any moral highway. Are you traveling down The Highway to Holiness? It is for those who walk in the truth of the Spirit and not according to the deception of the flesh. As we journey down this Highway, we become more like Jesus. God in His grace changes us with each step and each passing day. On this journey, the stinking clothes of our sinful old life are cast off, our minds are renewed by God’s truth and Jesus girds us in new garments decorated in His righteousness and holiness of the truth. Be both sincere and patient with yourself on this Journey. Jesus will not leave you or forsake you, but He will change you as you press forward. You might stumble or even take a few steps backward on occasion, but Jesus will deal with you as with a beloved child. That may include loving discipline from time to time, but the goal is righteousness and holiness. When you go through these times, know that He is for you and not against you. I admonished you to press forward on your journey down the Highway to Holiness. It will be worth it all when we see Jesus. You might not recognize much progress on a daily basis, but one day you will glance back and marvel at how far God has taken you. It doesn’t hurt to glance back occasionally, but fix your eyes on Jesus and Press in, Press through and Press On down the Highway of Holiness God has laid out before you!!!
Father thank You for this day and help us to remember what is truly important in this life, living a life that is holy and acceptable to You. Lord pour out Your abundant blessings from the storehouses of heaven upon my friend and family today. Lord help us to remember to have forward thinking to keep in mind our eternity, which will last forever, compared to this life, which is fleeting. Lord we are looking forward to being with You forevermore. Lord help us to walk that Holy Highway in a manner that is worthy of You are Lord and King. Lord we can hardly wait to be with You to spend an eternity with You. Lord use my friend to be the light of Your love to all today. Daddy we love You amen. Be a blessing. Love ya !!
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