Main Thought
Most people prefer to take faster, more efficient roads as opposed to slower ones filled with obstacles. We like highways. Did you know that holiness is like a highway? God’s highway of holiness provides blessing and fulfillment. We experience joy when we journey on it. It’s a highway that provides clarity and safety too. God guides us when we follow Him. If the highway of holiness is so great, then why don’t we all take it? The highway of holiness is exclusive. Only those who know God through Jesus, and follow Jesus into greater personal holiness, can access this incredible path to life. God wants everyone to take His highway. Jesus made the way. Will you hop on the highway to holiness?
Main Passages
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; 2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.
- Isaiah 35:1-2
8 And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. 9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. 10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
- Isaiah 35:8-10
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or Main Passages above?
What do you think it means to be on the “highway of holiness?” How is life different for those who travel it?
Are there any obstacles, questions, or hesitations that make it hard for you to travel on the highway to holiness? How might God want to help you address that challenge?