This is a little embarrassing to admit, but sometimes I try to run up the stairs and I miss a step. You can imagine what happens next! I trip and fall in the most awkward way. I should have watched where I was going so I didn’t miss a step.
It’s the same with our Christian walk. There are steps to follow. If we miss a step, we may find ourselves sprawled out on the stairs, so to speak! For example would you want someone who completed a CPR class to perform heart surgery on you? Probably not! First you’d want them to go through years of proper medical training and then you might feel more comfortable letting them crack your chest open.
Deuteronomy 11:18-20 spells out the steps we should take as a follower of Christ. First we must study the Bible and get to know God in a personal way. We need to carve out time for Him in our daily lives through Scripture reading and prayer. Verse 18 says, “Fix these words of mine on your hearts and minds; tie them on your hands and bind them on your foreheads!” Isn’t that a great word picture of the importance of personally learning God’s word?
The next step is to teach what we’ve learned to our children – in other words – bring what you’re learning spiritually into your family life. Verse 19 says, “Teach these words (Scripture) to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and get up.” That’s pretty much all of the time! Basically, you should be putting God’s word into practice throughout the day.
When you have started a habit of studying God’s word on your own and you are bringing it to your family, then you are ready to go into the world. Verse 20 says, “Write (Scripture) on the doorframes of your houses and your gates.” This can mean that you serve in your community and throughout the world.
Sometimes in our Christian walk it’s tempting to run too fast and skip a step. Take it from me – it’s no fun to lie on the stairs in pain. It’s so worth it to take the Christian life one step at a time.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-25
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending Your Son Jesus to die on the cross so that we might have a personal relationship with You. We want to get to know You better through searching Your word daily. Please give us knowledge and insight to share in our homes with our family so that they may also grow in You. When we are ready, please show us how we can reach our community and world for You. We love you! Amen
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