Walking like Jesus

 

My wife normally takes one of our dogs out walking early in the morning. The dogs behave fairly well, but at times they get distracted by other dogs or just new smells to sniff.

 In our daily walk with the Lord Jesus, we are at times prone to distractions just like our dogs. We may be distracted by the list of things we have to accomplish, or just trying to make ends meet, or maybe we just have too much stuff that is slowly becoming our confidence. 1John 2:6 says, “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” We have the perfect example of the Christian walk and what it looks

Are you fearing God?

 

Do you have any phobias?  Most people have at least one and some people have many things that causes them fear.  A few people are so overwhelmed by all sorts of fears that they never leave their house. These fears can include fear of heights, to crowds, to spiders, to speaking in public, and the list can go on and on. 

We get the word phobia from the Greek word Phobos. What is interesting is the fact that in Scripture we are told that we should fear the Lord God. Mt 10:28 says, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” So, fearing God is a biblical concept.

As Christians we are not to be afraid of God which would drive us away from Him, but

No longer necessary

 

It seems like we are just about over the surge of the Coronavirus. Things appear to be getting back to normal, (at least in America), but some other countries are still being ravaged by it. I went to a home improvement store the other day and there was a large display in the center aisle. The display was stocked with hand sanitizer and there was a sign that said, “Clearance.”  People will still use hand sanitizer but not to the extent that they have used it in the past year and a half. Aisles that were loaded with sanitizer are no longer necessary.

From a biblical standpoint what is no longer necessary? In the Old Testament, sacrifices

Frustration or flexibility

 

            I went to a store the other day to pick up a few items. They didn’t have exactly what I needed so I had to go to another store. When I walked into the other store I was totally blessed.  There was a man I hadn’t seen in many years. He is a dear brother in the Lord and a friend as well.  We quickly caught up, exchanged phone numbers and were on our way. I started thinking about what had just happened and how my attitude was frustration instead of flexibility.  God had a different plan for my early morning, I asked Him to forgive me.

I don’t think I am unique from the aspect that we make our plans, but then certain events come into play and our day changes right out of the gate. At times that change in our plans can bring about