Into Practice
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. Psalm 86:11
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5
The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8
Insight
One can have all the answers yet still not be free. "Going deeper" is dangerous waters when one finds themselves drowning in the shallow end of faith not lived out.
Knowledge that remains stuck in our brain but never sees the light of day is not truly understood. We might comprehend bits and pieces of God's faithfulness in theory, but knowing the power of God's truth is only developed through each faith-filled step we take.
We open up God's Word and get bombarded with wisdom and insight. We nod our heads when we come across Scripture that tells us it is better to give than receive, forgive as we've been forgiven, not lean on our understanding, pray continually, and store up treasures in Heaven. We're comforted by verses about God watching over us during adversity and uncertainty.
We memorize these passages, post them on our Facebook and Instagram pages, or even share them with friends and family.
In our minds, we believe we understand and comprehend them. These insights might get lodged in our hearts, but all we have is information unless we put that knowledge into practice. The Scriptures serve as a calling to faith.
Unfortunately, we typically search for information to free us from needing faith to create a certainty we can control, navigate, and solve.
We don't know how dangerous this mindset is in crippling the intimacy and knowledge we have of God. The opposite of faith isn't doubt but certainty. We foolishly believe that freedom comes by holding on when true freedom occurs when we let go and trust.
Our trustful obedience opens us up and avails us to know God's heart more intimately. We show our love for God by making Him the first person we come to when we can't figure things out.
Reflection
Truth reveals itself one step of faith at a time. What has God been revealing to you about His character and your heart lately?
What are you learning through your steps of obedience?
Prayer
God, as you reveal to me more of Your heart and Your character, may I walk in obedience and faith. I desire to display courage and boldness as I search for Your truth. In Your name, Jesus. Amen.