I was having a conversation with a worship team last week about how we connect with the Lord through worshiping together. And I started describing my own process in getting through when stuff tries to block me from God at a heart level. I thought about this...
How blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion. [Psalm 84:5 NASV]
in whose heart are the highways to Zion. [Psalm 84:5 NASV]
My heart is a smooth, wide, fast road to God.
The Heart of the Matter
If I'm not connecting to the Lord through the song because I don't like the song, my heart is a highway to Zion.
If the singers are out of tune, my heart is a highway to Zion.
If the bass player and drummer don't seem to be playing the same song, my heart is a highway to Zion.
If I am stressed out about whatever, my heart is a highway to Zion.
What's the Journey Like?
I have learned the path to get there quickly. I don't have to survey the land and chop through the underbrush.
I've walked the path over and over...
and now there is a foot path worn through on the way to God's presence.
I kept walking that path until it got broader and smoother.
Then, somehow, this long, winding road to God became this short, wide, blacktop highway with bright white lines taking me straight to Him.
No stop lights.
No toll booths.
No traffic [there's never any traffic on this highway!], just drive.
Boom, I'm there...Zion...God in full view!
So...what does your heart highway look like?
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Isaiah 62:10 [MSG]
"Walk out of the gates. Get going! Get the road ready for the people.
Build the highway. Get at it! Clear the debris, hoist high a flag, a signal to all peoples!"
1 comment:
Nice. My title at work is "highway designer" so you're speaking my language. When someone designs a highway, the idea is to lay out the path and profile very specifically to avoid costly expenses such as a large valley, tall mountain, longer bridge, and even uncooperative property owners. Any road that is underdesigned, poorly constructed or not maintained will not last very long and in the end is much much more expensesive to correct. It's a great analogy especially from our perspective. As we close our eyes and want to go our own way, how could we even hope to stay on the highway? God has made a perfect path for us directly to Him through Jesus with guide signs and all. We may not avoid every valley, hill and struggle but compared to blazing a trail on my own, His yoke is easy and His burden is light... It's a great reminder to be intentional and maintain good habits that keep my eyes open, heart fresh, and tank full. Thanks for the encouragement. -Jason
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