“He will illuminate the path that leads to the way of peace.” (Luke 1:79b TPT)
At our local park, there are paved pathways for non-motorized activities. On a nice day, these trails can get crowded with runners, walkers, cyclists, etc. One way to avoid the crowds and have a peaceful run is to find rarely used trails. Off the main paved walkways, look for areas in the grass that are slightly more worn than their surroundings. These narrow tracks usually connect to hidden trails.
In life we make choices that lead us down different tracks. The popular ways are usually paved and crowded. Most of us choose these convivial paths of certainty and companionship. Paths of peace are always subtle and secluded. They branch off from the main thoroughfare and connect to hidden trails. This is not an easy or stress-free way. Peace comes, not at the end of the trail, but with every step you take on this path.
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace and wholeness. The concept encompasses more than the absence of conflict or turmoil. Shalom is a condition of emotional stability based on trust in God. Jesus has already blazed the trail of peace that transcends circumstances. His steps illuminate the way for us. He showed us how to live and walk down the path of shalom.
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