2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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HOW DO WE KNOW HOW TO WALK?
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
Philippians 4:9
“…ye know what commandments
we gave you by the Lord Jesus.”
HOW DO WE KNOW HOW TO WALK?
Podiatrists are doctors who specialise in people’s lower limbs. They often deal with patients who have some problems with their physical walking. Podiatrists have specialised instruments that are able to measure a person’s gait, footfall, posture and other metrics to analyse and diagnose what the problem is. They would then suggest solutions, such as specialised footwear or other aids, physiotherapy exercises, or surgical procedures if necessary.
When it comes to our spiritual walk, we need a specialist to analyse our walk and diagnose it as well. If there are problems with our walk with the Lord, it should be natural to want to find solutions to fix whatever issue we have. Unlike our physical walk where there is the inevitable degeneration that comes with old age, our spiritual walk is one that should only improve over time with increasing maturity. If your walk is still the same as it has been from the time that you were born again, then it is a serious issue that needs to be investigated.
Paul explained that the instruction for improving our walk is right in front of us. They are the commandments that have been given to every believer through the Lord Jesus Christ. He told the Thessalonian Christians that they had already received it from him, referencing the time when he was in their midst. These were the words that came from the mouth of Paul, but they rightly received them as the words of God (1 Thess 2:13).
We all have the perfect and complete Word of God in our hands today. The very same words that Paul penned to the Thessalonians (and all the rest of Scripture) continue to be instructional for us today. It is our spiritual podiatry guide as to how we can daily improve our walk with the Lord. In it are the various commandments, exhortations, statutes and testimonies that teach us how we can please the Lord in all aspects of our lives. Will you read this Word, cherish it, and seek to apply it in your life?
THOUGHT: What aspect of my spiritual walk needs improving?
PRAYER: Father, may Thou help me to be humble before Thy Word, and guide me to increase and abound in my walk with Thee.