In Psalms 119:105 the Psalmist proclaims, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Has the Bible lit your path lately? In my case, it has almost always given me enough bright, focused light to help me take my next step safely. The writer of the song, “His eye is on the sparrow” had that same feeling when she wrote, “When by the path He leadeth, only one step I may see.” Why doesn’t God show us the entire path to walk including our destination? I think He knows we would be so enthused about where we are going that we would stumble while taking that next step.
Imagine how the Jewish people felt when they took that first step between the walls of water at the Red Sea. They were probably thinking, “What if I sink in mud?” By faith they walked through on dry land. Also, when the priests carried the Ark of the Covenant to the Jordan river and were told to take the step into the swift river current. God stopped the river and all of the people crossed on dry land into the Promised Land. It only happened because of that first step of faith.
My Christian life has been taking one step at a time for the last 68 plus years. Even before I accepted Christ as my Savior, He has protected me and guided me toward where He designed me to be. Looking back on my life, I can clearly see every one of those steps was taking me to this blog. When we follow Jesus Christ, we must keep taking those steps He shows us. God is not pleased when we stop to enjoy our comfort zone. There have been times in my life when He has jerked me to my feet and forced me to take the next step out of my comfort zone. The Holy Spirit reminds me that I’m still on the right path I must take and when my next step is necessary. I cannot thank God enough for preparing me and guiding me to this blog. However, it is not my only service for Him. I can no longer help people with needed finances or physical help, but God has given me a spirit of empathy and understanding as I listen to my friends share their problems and then share mine with them to let them know they are not alone. Then we lift each other’s spirits and both feel better and lighter after sharing. We always find something to laugh about (usually our own silly experiences or actions). If I can reach people with this blog and put a smile on someone’s face each day, I feel my service to my Lord has been successful.
So, my Christian brother or sister, keep taking one step at a time until you arrive at the place God needs you to be and then bless as many people as you can with your God-given gifts.