Walking With God

"I'm walking with the Lord!"...."How's your walk?" These are comments you hear in Christian conversation but today as my husband and I were talking about a sermon we heard we were wondering how to respond to the sermon. My husband said "Just walk with God." I said, "Aren't we already doing that?" and then "What does that mean anyway?"

I always thought of myself and God, arm in arm, walking along with big strides and singing "Friendship, friendship, it's the perfect blendship.." All of a sudden I was taken with the notion of walking with God. Not a blending of wills, You lead, then I'll lead, then You can lead again. But allowing God to lead and following with Him in His steps.

I was also reminded of Psalm 119 that says Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. My husband and I go camping at the Kern River every year. The campground is situated between two mountain ranges and there is utter darkness every night. If we need to go to the bathroom at night you absolutely must take a flashlight. You could not see 6 inches ahead of you in that darkness.

If you found yourself on a narrow path with a cliff on either side and darkness all around. You would pay such close attention to your guide (perhaps even cling to him) and keep that light concentrated exactly where it needs to be; on each step. We are on a narrow path and have the Perfect Guide who does keep us in His perfect will. We must cling to our Guide, listen for where to place each step. Do not go off on your own. Keep His Word nearby, read it and obey it for it illuminates each step with truth.

Now walking with God seems more an intimate dance where He hears the music and He leads. I must follow with an obedient and trusting heart. Where He leads I will follow. His ways are perfect and beyond our understanding. When He places your foot let it not be moved. Don't even shift your toes! He will lead you safely until He takes you Home.