Online Reporter
GREETINGS, beloved nation, in the name of Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it; and you shall find rest for your souls.’ But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’”
There is a way that God wants us to stand in. When we step onto that way, the Bible says, “see,” which speaks of opening our eyes of discernment. Our spiritual eyes need to be opened so that we can see the way God is leading us.
The Bible also warns that “there is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” The Lord was speaking to the children of Israel, urging them to stand in the right way and have their spiritual eyes opened to see where He is guiding them. This is the way our forefathers of faith walked in.
These are the ways of God — walking in them makes you an extraordinary person. You become a victor, you are exempted from demonic curses and the powers of darkness. The question is: how many people have truly found this way?
Many times, we claim to walk in that way, yet our results tell a different story. When you walk in this way, you become untouchable. Your prayer life transforms — you no longer only ask God for things, but you pray with thanksgiving. Your giving becomes joyful rather than painful because you have discovered the ways God spoke of in Jeremiah.
Paul prays that the eyes of our understanding be opened. Once your eyes are opened, the Bible says you should “ask for the ancient paths.” When you step into this divine way, you begin to ask.
Asking in this “way” is not only permitted but encouraged. Growing up, I was told that you cannot ask God for things. But I learned from Scripture that Jesus Himself commanded us to ask—“Ask, and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7). When we compare our Christian experiences with those of the fathers of faith, we see clear gaps.
They walked in the supernatural. Some experienced greater prosperity, some had nations bowing before them. They maintained greatness. The book of Acts tells us that they turned the world upside down. Women like Sarah, who gave birth at age 90, and Esther, who was favoured by the king, are examples of divine favour.
Because of their favour, many enemies fell without a sword being drawn. It was favour that brought victory. Elijah overtook Ahab’s chariot; Paul was beaten and left for dead, yet the next day he preached again; Peter was imprisoned, but an angel delivered him out of jail without a fight.
We could continue listing heroes of faith—some healed the sick with their shadows, others moved mountains and some became giants in the Spirit. Now, God is calling us, the end-time church, to ask the Holy Spirit what made these heroes untouchable.
It’s not only them, we also have modern examples — men and women of God like E.H. Hagin and others, some still alive today. God says, “Ask for the ancient paths”— discover what made them giants in faith, mountain movers, healers and world changers.
Many of these saints understood the principle of honour—they honoured God, upheld divine principles and respected men. God urges us to ask, so we can become like them. They never gave up, even amidst challenges. Today’s church, however, often gives up when faced with difficulties, stops praying and ceases asking God.
The Bible describes this path as “good,” meaning it leads to good and perfect ways. Walking in this way, the Bible promises, “you shall find rest for your souls,” implying a Sabbath of peace and fulfillment. Many Christians lack this rest because they have not found or embraced this divine way.
Consider women like Mary — engaged, yet a virgin, carrying purity within her. Out of her came Jesus, the Saviour of the world. God says, “Ask for the ancient paths.”
I invite you now to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and you shall be saved.
May God bless you all, and bless this beautiful nation of Zimbabwe. Amen.
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Bongani Ndlovu