Walking Partner!

When I go walking I am usually walking alone. Though I do encounter others along the way there are times when I am off alone on a trail. Walking alone, especially in such areas, I must remain watchful because of the possibility of stumbling over tree roots crossing the path or loosing my FOOTING on slippery areas muddied by the rain.

Solomon stated…
“(9) Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. (10) For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But WOE TO HIM WHO IS ALONE WHEN HE FALLS AND HAS NOT ANOTHER TO LIFT HIM UP!” ( Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV)

Both in a physical and spiritual sense, we can find ourselves in difficulty when we walk alone. One misstep can bring us down so quickly. We need to keep God as a life walking partner or we may loose perspective and then our FOOTING as well.

The psalmist Asaph stated…
“(1) Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. (2) But AS FOR ME, MY FEET HAD ALMOST STUMBLED, MY STEPS HAD NEARLY SLIPPED. (3) For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” ( Psalm 73:1-3 ESV)

As Asaph thought within himself and from his limited vantage point viewed the life of the wicked, his perception was not IN STEP with the broader view of God. He began losing his FOOTING of faith and hope as it appeared his striving to live right before God was in vain. ( Psalm 73:13-14) In his own estimation of things the wicked seemed to be fairing better that he was. ( Psalm 73:4-12)

Fortunately the Psalmist did not slip, fall, and give up. He continued walking and regained his FOOTING of faith and hope based upon the reality of God’s perspective.

Asaph eventually concluded…
“(16) But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, (17) UNTIL I WENT INTO THE SANCTUARY OF GOD; THEN I DISCERNED THEIR END.” ( Psalm 73:16-17 ESV)

Being in the presence of God, Asaph was able to discern things more clearly. He gained a perception that kept him from slipping and falling. In one of David’s psalms he noted it was God Who made his STEPS SECURE. ( Psalm 40:2) David also stated it is those who keep the commands of God in the heart whose STEPS DO NOT SLIP. ( Psalm 37:31) Being mindful of following God on the right path is also important as David found it was there that his FEET DID NOT SLIP.” ( Psalm 18:36 ESV)

May we allow God to establish our way as we look to Him for a proper perspective for walking through life. Like Enoch, let us continue walking with God now ( Genesis 5:24) so that we can be safely lead home to an eternity with Him. With God we need never walk alone.

Have a great day IN STEP AND ON TRACK WITH GOD!
Carl

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