Read Psalm 62:1-2

God speaks to people who feel disoriented. The image of a crossroads in Jeremiah is powerful—multiple options, competing voices, and no obvious direction forward. Into that confusion, God offers an invitation: pause, look, ask, and walk the ancient path. Rest, He says, is found not by rushing forward, but by choosing the right direction.

The ancient path is not old-fashioned for the sake of tradition. It is ancient because it is true. It reflects the way God has always designed life to flourish. When people wander from that path, restlessness follows—not as punishment, but as consequence. Souls grow weary when they move away from the source of life.

Jesus embodies this invitation. He does not merely show the path—He is the Way. To come to Jesus is to step back onto the path your soul was created to walk. His invitation to rest is inseparable from His invitation to follow Him.

This passage confronts the assumption that rest comes from endless options or constant innovation. More choices do not necessarily bring peace. Sometimes they deepen exhaustion. Jesus invites you to a simpler, truer way—not because it is restrictive, but because it leads to life.

In daily life, crossroads appear constantly: decisions about time, priorities, values, and direction. Jesus invites you to slow down enough to ask where His way leads. Rest grows when your life aligns with His wisdom rather than resisting it.

Choosing the ancient path often requires trust. It may feel slower or less impressive than other options. But Jesus promises that His way leads to rest—not just momentary relief, but deep, soul-level peace.

Reflection Questions:

• What does God invite people to do before moving forward?
  
• How is direction connected to rest in this passage?
  
• Where do you feel pulled in competing directions right now?
  
• What might it look like to choose Jesus’ way at a current crossroads?

Journaling Prompt:

Reflect on a decision you’re facing. Write about how Jesus might be inviting you to walk His path with trust.