To walk implies a Decision, Determination, and a Destination. Today let us consider the first of these 3 D’s.
In order to walk we must make the decision to get up and get moving. For some that is not an easy decision with where they are, but it is one that must be made. What is the foundational decision regarding our life journey? What is the life in which we have chosen to walk?
Remember Joshua’s resolve where we read. . .
“(14) Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. (15) And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:14-15 ESV)
The decision of Joshua! Is that the one we have made? Does our life walk reveal we have decided to serve the Lord? If not, let that choice be made today! Today is the day we have the opportunity to get up and begin the journey with Him.
Remember Paul urged those at Ephesus to no longer walk as the Gentiles did. (Ephesians 4:17) That was not where they were to remain. As we consider our own life walk, is it more characteristic of the world’s way or God’s?
What it really boils down to is really only two choices. We are either walking with the Lord, or we are not. Even Jesus narrowed life’s journey to the choice between two ways: a narrow way and a broad one. (Matthew 7:13-14) Which have we chosen? On which path are we journeying?
In Paul’s letter to Christians at Colossae, we read. . .
“(6) Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, (7) rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7 ESV)
Jesus is the Way. (John 14:6) Our life walk needs to be in Him! Therefore, having decided to follow Jesus, let us walk as He walked that we may lead others to Him.
Have a great day HAVING CHOSEN THE ONE WHO CHOSE TO GIVE HIMSELF FOR US!
Carl
