Psalm 17 - Walking in His Footsteps

Walking In His Footsteps (Psalm 17:4,5)

“I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer. Uphold my steps in Your paths, that my footsteps may not slip.”

This time of year, many make new resolutions to improve their health, their finances and their relationships. In so doing, plans are made to make changes. Most of these plans come from man’s ways. Self help books and tapes fly off the shelves this time of year. It is good to make changes for the better, but who determines the right changes? Is it the latest guru? Do we devise our own plans? In truth, God must determine our paths.

The Wiseman said, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12). Jeremiah wrote, “O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps” (Jeremiah 10:23). Instead of coming up with our own ways, we must put our trust in God. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5,6).

It is good to make changes to improve our condition in this life with our health (physically and spiritually). We should all strive to be better people in the new year. But in order to be truly productive in this life, we must follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. In fact, if we are to be Christians, we must walk as He walked (1 John 2:6). Turn to the Bible for your answers. If you need help finding these answers, please contact us. We would love to study with you.