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Jesus Is the Straight Path - Christocentric (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Source: Christological reflection81 words

What does it mean to have your paths made straight? In Christ, we see the answer: Jesus IS the way (John 14:6). "Trust in the LORD" isn't abstract—it's trust in the One who became flesh and walked our roads. "He will make your paths straight"—because HE is the path. The Christian reads Proverbs 3:5-6 through Christ: we trust the One who trusted the Father to death and was vindicated in resurrection. Our path is His path. Following Jesus IS trusting God.

Topics & Themes

Jesuspathwaytrustfollowing

Scripture References

Proverbs 3:5-6John 14:6

Emotional Tone

trusthopejoy

Audience

adults

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