Eve failed when she stopped and considered the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. We fail every time we stop and consider sin. We still need to stop and consider, however, we need to stop and realise that sin is not the only option, it is a crossroads.

“Thus says the LORD: ‘Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.’” Jeremiah 6:16

We need to stop and consider and choose God. This is our crossroads, our decision must be to ask for the ancient paths – God’s way – and walk in it. Stopping is not sufficient; considering is not sufficient; we must make a definite decision to act in accordance with God’s way, to take the path and walk it. Only then will we find rest for our souls and peace with God.

Satan would have us choose his path; he would have us believe that there is no other path, but it is a crossroads.

The people of Jeremiah’s day refused to walk God’s way and were punished. It’s our choice, but God is still sovereign. We will reap what we sow.

Stand at the crossroads, look, ask & walk – then you will find rest for your souls.

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