The Straight Way
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:6
God has established a paradigm to help us escape the trap of worry. This cause-and-effect principle is as much a part of creation as the law of gravity. He directs three commands to the child of God. They are our responsibility: “Trust . . . do not lean . . . acknowledge. . . .” The fourth verb — make straight — is part of a simple declaration of God’s promise, His part of the covenant. As we trust Him instead of our own perspectives and opinions, He promises to “make [our] paths straight.” This word picture alludes to the ancient practice of highway building. They cleared obstacles, filled in gaps, leveled hills, and cut straight pathways into the sides of mountains. Figuratively, the phrase means “to facilitate progress” or “to turn plans into reality.” As we trust God and deepen our personal, experiential knowledge of Him, He will facilitate our progress through life and help us successfully follow the path He has marked out for us. (Psalm 139:16)
