Purpose
The Red Road is a path of covenant living; walking in balance, responsibility, and obedience to the Creator. Each step strengthens the circle for those who will follow.
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Following the Crowd or Walking in Truth
Do you follow the crowd?
Many times, people follow traditions for tradition’s sake. On several occasions, when I had the responsibility of being an arena director, I noticed people doing what they thought was tradition; not because they were raised knowing it, but because they watched someone else do it. Sadly, they could have been misled by what they saw.
I once overheard a mico at a tribal ground tell a young man, “Don’t just do as he did, do as he said.” A mico should be an example. His life should always align with truth and tradition. This holds true for religion as well.
As an arena director, it was my responsibility to keep the circle in a way that followed the traditions, while understanding the differences across various tribes. What might be acceptable with one tribe is not with another. However, within powwows, there are still protocols, standards that must be kept.
Over the years, I noticed these protocols being followed less and less. As that happened, the truth and meaning behind them began to fade. And as that happened, I had a choice to make: either lower the standard or step away.
I chose to step away.
This was something I loved; the time in the circle alone, blessing the area for the day, praying over each dancer as they entered what I considered a sacred space. But when someone remains faithful, there is a price. It often brings resistance and misunderstanding. And when you choose obedience, it can also bring isolation.
The world today pushes compromise, adjust your views so you can fit into society.
Choosing Whom You Will Serve
When we follow the Scriptures, we must always stop and evaluate the path: obedience or compromise.
Joshua 24:15 gives us these words:
“If it seems bad to you to serve Adonai, then choose today whom you are going to serve… As for me and my household, we will serve Adonai!”
So the question remains: Who do you choose today?
What is taught in many places today is not what was once taught. The lessons of our ancestors have been replaced in many cases. Deception has crept in. And the one people worship—even if called by an acceptable title—may not be the true Elohim.
Even the name “Adonai” is not His name, but a description of who He is.
This is why discernment matters.
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What Are You Willing to Endure?
The next question is this: What are you willing to endure to stand for truth?
Many people talk about the end times and look to the book of Daniel. But in Daniel 3:16–18, we see something deeper:
“Shadrakh, Meishakh, and ‘Aved-N’go answered the king… we will neither serve your gods nor worship the gold statue which you have set up.”
When they made this declaration, they had no guarantee of rescue. There was no ceremony preparing them for what was about to happen. What they held onto was simple and unshakable, they would not bow.
Many today pray expecting answers that align with their own will. But true obedience says: I will stand on the will of Yahweh, even when it is contrary to my own desires.
Our decision must be firm: we will not bow to another god.
Here is the hard truth, when we participate in practices or celebrations rooted in the worship of other gods, we are aligning ourselves with them. This is not a broad road where everything is accepted.
The Cost of Walking the Ancient Path
Walking this ancient path requires a life without compromise. It calls for total obedience.
Hebrews 10:36 reminds us:
“For you need to hold out; so that, by having done what Yahweh wills, you may receive what He has promised.”
Endurance is not optional, it is required.
What many refer to as salvation is tied to enduring in obedience. His will is that we keep the commandments and hold to the testimony of Yahushua. If we claim that the commandments have been done away with, we step outside of that covenant understanding.
This is why covenant courage matters.
Final Thought
Let this settle deeply:
Obedience comes with a cost.
You may face resistance.
You may be misunderstood.
You may walk alone for a season.
But the question remains, will you stand?
Next on the Red Road
Next week, we will explore:
“The Hidden Manna: Trusting Provision in Unseen Places.”
It is easy to depend on ourselves. But what does it truly mean to depend on Yahweh when provision isn’t visible or predictable?
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Let us remain centered.
Let us remain pure.
And let us multiply the path for those who follow.
Until next time,
Shalom
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