“But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them.”

Isaiah 26: 7-15

In this passage, we hear that when we are led by God’s guidance, we are enabled to move along rugged roads and around obstacles that might hinder our progress. God makes the way of the righteous plain and easy so they may walk safely and comfortably.

So often, we wish that our daily paths would be for us plain and easy, without obstacles. And our lives often seem confounded daily by challenges, anxieties, fears and calamities. Sometimes, our paths do not seem smooth but rough and rugged. The Prophet reminds us, however, that the Lord himself makes the path even and straight. The Lord leads us on that path with his grace and mercy. In earnestly searching and seeking for God, for his guidance, strength and peace, our paths are smoothed and we are strengthened for our journeys.

May we experience this season of Advent as a time to prepare the way of the Lord and earnestly seek him so that we may walk confidently, trusting in Him to smooth the path.

Good and gracious God, we continue to eagerly seek you. Help us to prepare your way in our hearts.

Written By: Marie Friedemann
December 14, 2023