Walk with Jesus

“Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.” (Proverbs 3:23).
Charles Spurgeon said: “Losses and crosses are heavy to bear: but when our hearts are right with God, it is wonderful how easy the yoke becomes.” When we couple ourselves in a yoke with Jesus, He will gently lead and guide us. He will carry the brunt of the load, so that our only responsibility is to walk beside Him. He will keep us on a safe path, so that we will not stumble or fall. Usually, we flounder because we have been following our own path. Contrary to the theology of some, when we walk with the Lord, He doesn’t guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen to us. We still live in a sinful world with an enemy who desires to destroy us. Some Christians become disillusioned with God when tragedy strikes and they have been “faithfully living for the Lord.” These believers are victims of a false gospel that teaches God will give you everything you want if you ask in His name and nothing bad can happen to you if you are under the blood. This perverted gospel removes the suffering of Christ and the temptations and trials of the Christian faith. It is a feel-good gospel that has propagated in America as a result of our lavish lifestyle. The God who is able to prevent us from stumbling is the same God who picks us up when we fall. (Psalm 37:24). Men of God, be followers of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Trust the Lord and lean on him no matter what life sends your way. After all, the very worst thing that can happen to us is death, and for the believer, that is also the very best thing.