Pathfinders

 I am ready Lord.

What is it for a man to neglect his path?
A path that is founded on solid ground while all around it is frought with danger and sinking abandon.

When a man is given understanding, when that understanding leads his footing, what is it that he would not focus on where his foot lands?

This existence is filled with distractions. There is no place in the ways of the world for righteousness. The world has raised us from the ground and it will claim us all in the same way. We are bound in the product of a creation that is set upon by an authority. This authority places in front of us what it knows we desire, so to lead us in a manner that honors its authority. None of this is righteous in the sight of God. This existence is a distraction from the unseen qualities of holiness.

So when we seek out righteousness, and gain good footing, the world opposes this, as the world does not recognize what we are doing. And what does authority do when it is opposed? It justifies itself. So every act made in righteousness is set upon by a justifying of worldliness. The path of righteousness is hard fought for, and the suffering for following this path is real and unrelenting.

Why did God make the veil? Why does failure cause us to consider our choices. Faith is challenged in this existence so that we can build confidence in our choices. When I choose to act selflessly, and I find my choice comes with aiffering at its heals, I can see that the world is doing exactly what it should- oppose it.

The Lord had a reason for saying a kingdom that stands against itself falls. The authority of the veil cannot pick and choose what to oppose and what not to. It must oppose what does not act by its authority. What does this tell us? Where is the wisdom?

A man places himself above of others. He says that his action is loving. The world embraces this, and so do the people. His acts go without opposition, he is empowered, he is honored, he is enabled. This is not because he is actingbon righteousness, it is because he is describing holiness through his own will. The world embraces this because, as a product of the world, this man honors the authority upon him.

A man serves those around him. His actions are by faith, and are pure and loving. He is set upon by suffering, those who he serves gain from him and do not acknowledge him as they themselves have been acknowledged. He is seen as a fool, and is mistreated, and used to serve the will of those around him. They use him to gain footing and benefit themselves. He is forgotten, he is ignored. And when he speaks truth, it is hated, and he is then hated, like a disease, he is isolated and limited by those around him. He has chosen to stand strong for what is holy, and not for his own sake, but because his faith decrees it is the Father's will. As a soul in denial of his bondage, he is dishonored, and the world punishes him.

When we are given understanding, shown a path, we need to be aware that this path was forged, it is not natural. This path came at a great cost, and we honor that cost by sticking to the path. We have to remain alert to what oppoees us on both sides, and who we cannot leave the path and expect to find it again. The path of righteousness is slim. Few find it, and fewer stay to it. But it is there, and it is well opposed.

There is only one path to the Father. If you have found understanding then strayed from it, you did so to accomodate what the world demanded of you. The shepherd guides, and that guidance is holy and unseen. The only way to return to righteousness is to set aside what you are in the world and this is done with great difficulty. Why is it difficult? Because you attempted to gain from understanding in your worldliness and stain what is holy with your own willfulness. So you have to empty the vessel in order to be filled.

There is wisdom in what is said here for all who read it. Consider it as a gift, a light which brings hope.

-you are deeply loved, acknowledge it in prayer and repent.