Proverbs 4:12–13: When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble. Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.
Insight
When you receive God’s truth into your heart, God renews your mind and enables you to think wisely. This helps you make right decisions and experience the guidance of God day by day. God in His loving providence directs us and prepares the path for us. Augustine said, “Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence.” But King David said it better long before Augustine: “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy” (Ps. 16:11). If you are willing to do God’s will, you will have God’s guidance, but if you treat God’s will like a buffet lunch, choosing only what pleases you, He will never direct you. As I’ve said before, the will of God isn’t for the curious; it’s for the serious. 1
Application
The only way to advance through life is to advance with Him, by abiding in His Word. If we are walking with Him, we will avoid worldly pitfalls and keep from stumbling into regrettable sin. If your steps are being hindered, examine your walk with Him. If it is lacking full obedience, repent and return to doing the right things, right away. Partial obedience is really blatant disobedience and you will fall into the enemies trap.
Motivation
Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. John 11:9
To avoid a life of stumble and tumble, hold fast to His Word, and walk in His prepared path for you. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, please hold me and keep me, and use me for your purposes.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). Be Skillful. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
