SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1092

“Watch Your Step”

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16

God’s Word has much to say about walking. The word is used not only in the context of the physical act of walking, but also to describe a lifestyle character. Our ‘walk’ can be immoral or moral. It’s character can be worldly or it can identify with the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light – Psalm 1:1; Ephesians 5:8

God’s Word exhorts us to watch our step.

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise; for we walk by faith, not by sight. – Ephesians 5:15; 2 Corinthians 5:7

Wisdom to walk by faith comes from the Living Word of God.

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.; Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. – Romans 10:17; Psalm 86:11

Our Christian walk is not aimless wandering. It has a direction and a purpose with guidance.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path; And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.– Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 30:21

The world tempts our carnal nature to turn off of the path of righteousness. Our Christian walk needs to remain steadfast.

Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil; I am the Lord your God; walk in my statutes, and be careful to obey my rules. – Proverbs 4:14; Ezekiel 20:19

During Holy Week we reflect upon the Passion of Our Lord Jesus. He suffered and was crucified for the forgiveness of our sins. He died and was buried in the tomb – but that is not the end of the story. By the power of God, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day so that we may also walk in the new life of Jesus.

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. – Romans 6:4

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. – Ephesians 4:1

He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! May you walk with Him in newness of life.

Happy Easter!