Does this month spell the end of school, college, or even a job, for you? Then congratulations are in order: you have completed a significant step!
Now it is time to consider your next step. The dictionary defines ‘step’ as a physical movement that advances you in a desired direction. You take a ‘step’ forward in order to get somewhere specific, not just to stop yourself falling flat on your face. Each ‘step’, however small, can take you towards a specific goal.
The Bible reflects this. It is filled with the metaphors of stepping, walking, running and goals, pilgrimages, journeys, all to describe the years of our lives.
When we were babies, we clung to our parents’ hands as we learned how to take our first steps. They stayed right by us, to keep us from falling, and to steer us in the right direction. In the same way we need to walk near to God – and let him guide us in the steps we should take.
Choosing your next step in life this year is important. The good news is that you don’t have to do it on your own. The Bible makes clear that in God, you have a divine ‘life coach’. He knows you perfectly – and he has a plan for your life. Most of all this involves a personal relationship with him.
We’ve all seen toddlers staggering towards danger, ignoring their parents’ cries of warning. We’ve all seen adults making a mess of their lives. They are ignoring their very own divine Shepherd, Guide, Teacher and Helper.
A baby learns to walk safely by listening to its parents. We learn what God’s will is for us through daily reading of his word, in the Bible, and putting it into practice.
Of course, when God guides us, he doesn’t hand down a divine map of our lives. His guidance is more like that of a torch – light for our daily path, showing us the way.
God’s final ‘step’ for you is that you should know, enjoy and glorify him forever. Throughout our lives, we are to be taking small daily steps towards the Eternal City and he will see that we reach our final goal.
Meanwhile, the Lord wants you to succeed in the earthly goals that he has for you! Ask God to be your guide and helper as you take your next step – and God bless you.
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