Straight Paths (Preparing our Hearts for Easter Series)

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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 ESV)

Soon it will be Easter - the time when we celebrate our Saviour's resurrection. The days before Easter provide us an opportune time to focus on who Christ IS and who we are IN Him.

Notice our verse, "“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Jesus is the way. Scripture doesn't say "a" way - as in a possible way among many, but "the" way. His way is THE straight path:

Proverbs exhorts us, "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." This is in stark contrast to man's own way: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death (Proverbs 3:6; 16:25 ESV)

What road are you walking today? Are you walking a road that leads to death (Romans 6:16), or a straight road leading to life?

Jesus said, For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:14 NASB)

Father, help us walk in a way that honors the sacrifice Jesus made so we could live. Thank you that He is no longer in the grave but lives that we may live. Amen