A Call for Repentance - Day 5: Lord forgive us for straying from Your path.
- araratchurch
- Aug 15, 2024
- 2 min read
“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.”
Proverbs 4:25-27 NLT
The old gospel song, “Each Step of the Way,” speaks of “following Jesus one step at a time.” Indeed, this is the way we must live.
The Lord Jesus Christ has gone before us and has made a way where there was no way, a way that leads to the Glory of God and eternal life. Through Jesus Christ we are connected to the never-ending life of God. As such, we have access to the guiding power of His Holy Spirit.
However, when we take our eyes off Jesus, we go toward where we are looking. In doing so, we fall into temptation.
“Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.”
James 1:14-15 NLT
Walking where our Good Shepherd leads, keeps us from harm, keeps us from temptation, keeps us from traps.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.”
Psalms 23:1-2 NLT
If you find your feet where they don’t belong, recognize that they got there because you looked away from Jesus and left the path of following after Him, choosing rather to chase after some provocative distraction.
Repent for stepping off His path of peace. Follow the wise advice in our opening scripture. Resume following Jesus, one step at a time!
Peace to you.
Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!
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