Not only is walking with Jesus one step at a time all that He asks, it is the only safe way to walk through this world. Why is this such a difficult concept to accept? Why do was want to see ahead? Why do we want to rush head-long into the future? When we take our eyes off Jesus and see the looming mountain ahead, we become discouraged, even fearful. We start worrying about how we are ever going to climb that mountain (whatever your mountain: debts, poor health, failed relationships). If you're not keeping your focus on just this one step ahead, you're likely to stumble and fall.
When we fall, Jesus will pick us up, dust us off, and remind us to follow Him just one step at a time. Our path may take an abrupt turn, leading us away from that mountain. There may be an easier way us the mountain ... one that is not visible to us right now. Or even if God does lead us up our own special mountain, He will never leave our side. Psalm 91:11-12 promises us, "For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone."
With Jesus beside us and angels around us, we are not going to fall or even hit our foot on a rock along the way.
II Corinthians 5:7 says, "for we walk by faith, not by sight ..." Jesus sees the path ahead ... we don't. Trust Him to guide you. Take courage and have faith. You will never regret following Jesus one step at a time.
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