First Steps

My grandson is now taking his first steps.  As with all kids, he does not look down in order to avoid the things in his path, he simply plants each foot firmly while looking straight ahead.  He does not stumble unless he steps on a block or a toy and instinctively, as his foot begins to slip, he sits down so that he does not fall down.  Seeing this, I swiftly learn to pull toys out of his way to give a clear path.


The Apostle Paul may have noticed such a child in his life for he a lesson about walking for each believer.


In Corinthians Paul writes:  For we walk by faith not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)  Paul instructs believers to live each day with faith's focus on holy living and trusting Him.  And as you faith-walk, Christ undergirds your thoughts and actions, clearing His way before you.


I see my grandson's face intent as he masters walking. Faith-walking is similar.  Although the slip-ups of disappointment, distraction, and situational drama are in your pathway and temp you to slip-up, you can sit/pause, then get up again.  The lesson learned is that in order to get up you will look to Christ, and He makes you able to arise again and walk by faith not by sight.