NEW AND LIVING WAY

NEW AND LIVING WAY!

Josh 3:3-4

3 And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the Lord  your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.

4 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

Heb 10:19-20

19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

           The Hebrew word used for “way” in Joshua is the word derek and it simply means “road” but figuratively it means “a course of life.” The Jews had never passed that way before and would require God’s guidance and courageous human leadership.

           In Hebrews the words zao and hodos are translated “living way.” The idea is a new and vibrant manner of living. Both the Old Testament and the New indicate a radical change. This was a change from self determination to divine leadership.

           Oh, how we need divine leadership. Looking back over the wreckage strewn over the old way, we should gladly follow the wise and benevolent leadership of a loving God.

Dear Lord, many today are about to embark upon a new way of life. Perhaps it is a change in their health or a new relationship or a new job. All these are major life changes that cry out for your leadership and mercy. Please be God to us today and make us wise enough to follow. AMEN