Walk With Me
Wednesday, September 9
Luke 13:17 (NKJV)
“And when He said these things, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.”
Devotion
Anyplace Jesus walked, He gave an invitation. To sit and listen. To come and eat. To pray. To watch. To marvel. To be forgiven. To be cleansed. To be healed. To be made whole. Even to walk with Him.
Often, we are only willing to walk a mile with Jesus, especially when it gets hard. The journey. The waiting. The resistance. The naysayers. The critics. The scans and the tests. The countless appointments for treatment and counseling. The storms. The black nights. The long road.
And yet, it’s just like Jesus to walk the extra mile with us, and all the miles after that, until Jesus brings us to our “Epilogue.”
As the song goes, “His love never fails, never gives up, never runs out on me.”
As all of our journeys begin, there are very few spectators then.
Yet, as the miles become fewer and the steps shorter, “when the end of a thing is better than its beginning” (Ecclesiastes 7:8) is coming into view. Closure. Completion. Improvement. Satisfaction. Fulfillment.
The spectators who have been watching Jesus walk with you, despite your worst days, are witnessing your stride with Him becoming more swift.
“This is the way. Walk ye in it” (Isaiah 30:21).
And like all marathons, Saints, the crowds will always become larger and cheer louder as you approach the Finish Line than at its Start.
“Did not our hearts burn—get excited—as He talked and walked with us?”
(Luke 24:32)
Walk with Jesus, beloved, and keep walking.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for walking with me through every season and every mile of my journey. When the road is difficult, help me keep walking with You. When I cannot see what lies ahead, give me faith to trust Your direction. Remind me that Your love never fails, never gives up, and never runs out. Help me remain faithful until I reach the place You have prepared for me. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
When the journey becomes painful or uncertain, resist the temptation to pull away from Jesus. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep following Him, knowing He is faithful through every step.
Resources
- Sometimes the journey feels long, uncertain, or difficult—but God is with you every step of the way. Watch “Enjoy The Journey” and be encouraged to trust God, embrace the process, and enjoy the journey!