The word "walk" and its variants appear 212 times in the King James Bible. Therefore we know that it has some definite significance. Also, we see "walk" most commonly used in Scripture with the word "ways."
When you "walk in God's ways" you are literally following Him in obedience and living your life for Him. One need not look any further than to Jesus Christ for a perfect example of this. He showed that obedience and love go together (Matthew 26:39; John 14:31; Philippians 2:8).
"Walking in God's ways" can incorporate other things as well. We must have a desire to please Him, and coordinate our actions, thoughts, and values with His will and character. In turn, we will grow closer to God and reap the rewards of His guidance.
How do we know if we are walking in God's ways? To truly know if we are on the right path we need a roadmap or guide to direct us. The Bible provides the direction or advice we need (Psalm 119:105).
Walking in God's way characterizes a lifestyle of seeking to know God daily and living a life that is obedient to His will. And Scripture lights our path as it guides our way through this temporal world (Proverbs 6:23).
We must yield our lives to God because of everything He has done for us. In essence, we do what He wants us to do, offering our bodies "as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God," this being "our true and proper worship" (Romans 12:1).
Moreover, it implies that we take pleasure in the Lord, meditate on/study His Word, pray, and learn His will (Psalm 1:1-2; 40:8). In the final analysis, "walking in God's ways" is a figure of speech for following God and living our lives for Him.
Scripture: Genesis 6:9; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 5:2; Colossians 2:6; 1 John 2:6
Prayer: "Dear Lord, help me to walk in obedience to all that You have commanded, so that I may live, grow, thrive, and extend my days in You, Amen."
Sincerely with the Grace of God,
Sloane
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