God's Glory Church

“A straight road for the righteous, You make the path of the righteous straight.” — Isaiah 26:7

In sonic baseball, the ball and base emit signals so blind players know what to do and where to move. The blindfolded player (allowing for varying degrees of blindness) who bats the ball and the sighted pitcher are on the same team. When the player swings the bat and hits the sound ball, he runs towards the sound base. If the fielder catches the ball, the fielder is out if he does not reach the base. One of the players commented that the best aspect of the game for him is the feeling of “great freedom” when he runs, because he knows that he has a clear path and a clear direction in front of him.

In the Book of the prophet Isaiah, it is said that God makes “the path of the righteous” straight (Is. 26:7). When this was written, the path for the Israelites was not exactly “smooth”; they were undergoing God’s judgment for their disobedience. The prophet Isaiah called them to walk in faith and humility, which is often difficult, but is the smooth road. Their hearts were to seek to glorify God’s Name (v. 8).

As believers in Jesus Christ, we come to know God more and rely more on His faithful character as we humbly walk in His ways. Our life’s path does not always look or feel smooth, but there is no doubt that God is with us and paves the way for us. We can also experience freedom by humbly running God’s best way for us.

What steps of humility do you need to take? When and how can you do it?

Father God, I am grateful for the freedom I feel in Your good way. Please continue to show me Your way.

By Ann Sitas