Walking

In His Ways

See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. But if your heart turns away and you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve them, I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the LORD swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

If given a choice of taking an escalator or taking the stairs, which do you take? It’s a health issue. And so it is with life, and with our faith. Every step counts, and that long-term behavior will change only if the signs are seen regularly.

The Bible is filled with “signs” urging us to obey the LORD and follow Him wholeheartedly.

So often we hope our lives will change through a giant leap of faith, a profound decision, a significant act of service. In reality, the only way we change is one step at a time, and every step counts.

Today, heed the signs and take a step of heartfelt obedience toward the Lord.

One small step of obedience is a giant step to blessing.

Our Daily Bread – March 17, 2009