If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
What does it mean to walk with God? Is it really possible that the God who created this fantastic universe with all its glory wants to walk with you? When a baby takes his or her first steps, it’s a major milestone for their physical growth. When you begin to walk with God, it’s the beginning of your spiritual growth.
Walking with God is different from sprinting (too far ahead of the Spirit) or standing (too far behind the Spirit). Walking denotes a rhythmic pace of keeping in step with the Spirit of God. We sometimes forget how to walk with God. We stumble through life with busyness, distractions, annoyances, frustrations or get so engaged in our flesh that we rarely even think about walking in the Spirit.
In order to walk physically, there has to be stimulation from the mind to activate the muscles, bones, and nerves in the legs. Walking with God begins the same way—with a change of your mind. Your thinking engages your walk with God. Are you spiritually paralyzed? It may be time to deal with your thinking.
When your mind is focused on the flesh (or sinful nature), it will always lead to death, perhaps not physical death right away, but it will certainly lead to death of your dreams, in your relationships, and in your destiny.
On the other hand, when your mind is focused on the Spirit, it will always lead to life! You will have renewed hope for your future, you will be forgiven and set free from guilt, and you will have perfect peace, even when chaos reigns all around you. We need to have the mind of Christ in order to walk in the Spirit.
Dear Lord, I need the mind of Christ so that I can walk in the Spirit. I pray for Your grace and mercy to give me the strength to live as a believer in all areas of my life. Amen.
In His Service,
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