Walking By Faith

-January 30, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

(2 Corinthians 5:7).

This verse summarizes the Christian life in a nutshell: it is a walk of faith. Faith enables us to see what is unseen, hear what is unheard, and know what is unknown. It is based on the Word of God and God’s unfailing promises.

Walking is a great form of exercise and relaxation. I made the switch from running to walking a number of years ago and it has been great. I walk fast for four miles per day. I pray while I walk and thus I call it my prayer walk. Our spiritual lives also need consistency in prayer and in the Word of God.

We don’t know what is coming on the road ahead and or around the bend in life. We may face illnesses, accidents, job losses, health issues, financial setbacks, or any number of hardships. Trials build and grow our faith; they also enable us to encourage others who are going through similar trials.

Jesus taught us to follow Him, walk with Him, and trust in Him. Charles Spurgeon once said, “When you can’t trace His His hand, trust His heart.” Sometimes we walk alone but we are never alone when we have Christ.

Paul instructs us how to walk: worthy of our calling (Ephesians 4:1); in love (Ephesians 5:2; in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16); in the light (Ephesians 5:8); circumspectly (Ephesians 5:15); in Him (Colossians 2:6); in wisdom (Colossians 4:5); according to His commandments (2 John 1:6); and as He walked (1 John 1:6).

May the Lord help us to walk by faith not by sight, trusting in the Lord, and pleasing Him. Have a blessed day walking spiritually and physically. Stay safe and healthy.

The Lord leads the way, every single day,

Dean