God’s path of righteousness is where we are safe to walk—a brand-new way of life. I am not saying that we walk in newness of life because of our own righteousness. The Bible tells us that our righteousness is as filthy rags in God’s sight. Rather, I am referring to the righteousness of His dear Son, Jesus Christ.
Salvation through Him is the
beginning of a blessed journey that people will never regret. It involves presenting ourselves as living
sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service. It is a walk of faith—one foot in front of
the other—with Jesus by our side.
When we faithfully walk in His
light, the darkness of sin fades into oblivion, never to be remembered against
us again. God casts our sins into the
sea of His forgetfulness. His Word
provides clear visibility along this path.
No longer are we blinded to the truth, for Jesus Christ is the
Truth. Scripture tells us in Psalm
119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
It is to our advantage, both
physically and, most importantly, spiritually, to walk in safety. We will not be caught unaware or taken
advantage of by the ”it” when we can clearly see where to place our next step.
“It” can be many things. I am sure you can think of something in your
own life that relates. As for me, I
envision “it” as a raging storm in which I am caught. Its fury can be stressful until I remember
who is standing by my side, saying, “Don’t worry. I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Jesus is that Person.
Earlier today, I heard a song
by the Booth Brothers that touched my spirit.
It caused me to reflect on my position in Christ and my relationship
with God as His child. Some of the
lyrics went something like this: “I would rather stand in the storm with Jesus
than stand in the sun without Him.”
My mind immediately began to
reminisce about past challenges—storms that were difficult in nature but failed
to sink this vessel of God. He was with
me every step of the way, comforting, healing, strengthening, and becoming my
hope and my victory.
The “it” in the title
represents anything that seeks to hinder a person’s stand for Christ—anything
that causes doubt to rise up in the hearts of believers. Scripture shares this truth in 1 John 4:4: “But
you belong to God, my dear children. You
have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in
you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”
Though the waters may seem to
be rising, remember this: whatever “it” is that may be buffeting you in the
present is only for a season. It cannot
take us under when we are standing on the Solid Rock—Jesus Christ. He is our life preserver, our hope, our
salvation, and our Savior.
In Him, we live, breathe, and
stand victorious in the face of every challenge. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, always with
us and deeply concerned about every area of our lives. God is touched by our weaknesses and
struggles, and He makes a way where there seems to be no way. He closes doors we should not walk through
and opens doors that strengthen and benefit our Christian walk.
His love is like a refreshing
fountain, flowing deep and wide. His
presence brings everlasting peace, regardless of what “it” may be. In every season and circumstance, He remains
faithful, steadfast, and near.
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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