Scripture compares people's relationship with God like a walk:
Genesis makes specific mention of particular individuals who walked with God from the beginning. (Gen. 5:22; 6:9; 48:15)Jesus extends an invitation for us to move in His direction. (1 Pet. 2:21)
It is required of us to "walk in the Spirit" (Gal. 5:16)To "live in a manner worthy of the calling with which we have been called," is what we are urged to do (Eph. 4:1, NASB).What defines a walk in the Christian life?When we consider what it takes to physically walk, we might make some comparisons to the Christian life.
1) There is a process.
We must advance one foot in front of the other when walking. Similarly, spiritual development is a process rather than an immediate event.
2) It's a procedure that calls for equilibrium.
Babies have trouble maintaining the necessary balance when they first start to walk. They frequently trip and have to get back up to attempt again. Similar to physical children, spiritual infants establish their balance by moving toward Christ, who will continue to pick them up as they learn to walk in Him.
3) It's a procedure that calls for both movement and balance maintenance.
Despite the fact that we can walk in situ, most walking involves forward motion as we go from one area to another. We can only mature spiritually as we continue to develop. In the Christian life, to remain still is to become lethargic and sluggish.
4) It's a process that calls for trust in order to keep our balance as we go.
In order to maintain our balance while walking, we elevate one foot off the ground while relying on the other foot to keep us upright. Without faith, it is not only impossible to properly walk the talk but also to please God (Heb. 11).
5) It's a process that needs our brains' communication in the head.
Through the central nervous system, our brains communicate with our legs to determine how our bodies move. Any kind of obstruction can have an impact on how we move. Our Christian lives will never be as they ought to or as they could be unless we as believers submit to the Head, Jesus Christ.
Some people find it difficult to walk in a way that is worthy of our Lord. That will be covered in the subsequent post on Christian Walk!