Everyone likes to get an invitation to go somewhere or participate in something with others. Who's the invitation from? What is it for? Do we commit, or do we pass? God has had a continual invitation to humanity since Adam and Eve in the Garden, through His Son Jesus Christ. Do we accept His invitation of rest, healing, restoration and forgiveness from sin? 

It is an important choice that has eternal ramifications.

 I was drawn to one such invitation in Jeremiah 6:16. It says, “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” Look at where you're at, access your journey, consider the road you are on and make a critical decision. Take the time to inquire about those old, ancient, well trodden paths that many have walked on before you. The ancient paths of Gods timeless truths and principles found in His Word. In living a life of obedience to His Word we will find rest for our souls. 

However, His people rejected this invitation, and it revealed the defiance of their hearts. An invitation that confronted my own heart.  Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”  

His sheep come to crossroads daily. We have a choice to hear and obey our Good Shepherd’s voice. This verse still applies today as in the day it was written. Many people believe that the Bible needs to change to fit our generation, but the truth of the matter is scripture was written to change us. 

Are you on the road that leads to life or death?