Crooked Places and Hidden Treasures

I remember as a little girl, memorizing Scripture with my family. The first verse I recall committing to memory is, “I will go before thee and make the crooked places straight.” (Isaiah 45:2a KJV) Little did I imagine then what kind of crooked places I would find myself in later in life. But God knew. And He was going before me. During the first several days, weeks, and even months of the trial I now live, there were times when I couldn’t think clearly even to read Scripture. During those times, the Holy Spirit, spoke Scripture to me, through the many verses I had memorized. This verse, was one of those He brought to mind over and over.

Then one day a close friend was sharing with me a verse that is especially meaningful to her, Isaiah 45:3

“I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden riches of secret places,
That you may know that I, the LORD,
Who call you by your name,
Am the God of Israel.”

When I saw that these verses come from the same passage, I was inspired to write the following poem. I have posted it on my poetry page, but wanted to include it in this post also.

Crooked Places, and Hidden Treasure
The road I thought was straight,
The way ahead was clear,
Then before my eyes,
Its twisted curves appeared.
To whom shall I go? I cried.
Who will straighten the path I trod?
My heart ran wild with fear.
Till I heard the whisper of God.
“I go before thee, my child.
And I make crooked paths straight.
I will give you rest, dear one.
And hidden treasures as you wait.”
“O, Lord, I wait for you!”
“For your treasures my heart longs,
Give me rest O Lord, I pray,
Fill my soul with a new song!”

Yet no treasure was revealed,
The darkness shrouded my way,
I waited, and no light shone,
“Where are you, God?” I prayed.
When will I see your face?
When will your treasures be mine?
How long must I wait for your promise?
O Lord, just give me some sign!
This sorrow is too great for me,
I no longer see my way through.
The pressures are too much to bear,
All I have left is you.”

Then into my darkness,
His precious voice came,
“My child, at last you can see.
I am the healer of the broken and lame.
All you need is me.
I am your straight path,
The hidden riches you seek,
I am your treasure,
I AM rest for the weak.


One Response to "Crooked Places and Hidden Treasures"

  • Fantastic blog, keep it up and God will bless this ministry.
    Tom Bittner, NTM Homes

    1 Tom Bittner said this (July 7, 2011 at 10:47 pm) Reply


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