Whether you prefer the day or at night, taking a walk with a friend or friends often yields fond memories. Beside the exercise, special bonds can develop as one opens their heart to another soul. Looking back in time, some of the best conversations I have ever had on earth occurred while taking a walk.
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. – Psalm 119:45
One of the most famous walks in the Bible occurred over a 7 mile stretch, from Jerusalem to Emmaus, Luke 24:13-35. Following the crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples were trying to make sense of the events that had just taken place. This hour long conversation involved a mystery guest, listening to the voices of these men. Distracted by an eagerness to speak, Jesus’ presence was overlooked. Playing coy, Jesus pretends to know nothing, asking question after question along the way. Based upon the topic in Luke 24:25-30, unbelief was keeping these individuals from walking in freedom.
As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. – Luke 24:14
Psalm 119:43-48 provides instructions on how to reach this spiritual state.
1) Preserve your lips with God’s truth, verse 43.
2) Resolve to obey God’s laws, verse 44.
3) Seek God’s precepts on a daily basis, verse 45.
4) Boldly proclaim God’s ways to the leaders on earth, verse 46.
5) Delight in and embrace God’s commands, verse 47.
As soon as believers pray for and mediate on God’s Word, little by little, you will begin to walk in freedom.
by Jay Mankus
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