The Steps of Life by Martin Wiles

Posted by on Apr 25, 2016 | 1 comment

The Steps of Life by Martin Wiles

The steps of life may be slippery, steep, and rocky at times, but God has a purpose for each and every one. Martin Wiles shares how those steps are intended for our good if we only look to God for the purpose. We would love to hear your comments! May your path be straight this week!

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The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 NLT

Sometimes, steps can lead to uncommon sites.

Porter’s Creek Trail is a popular trail in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The first mile of the trail is a wide gravel path that passes the remains of several old home sites surrounded by rock walls. In the middle of an odd area, a set of rickety stone stairs leads upward. As I climbed to the top, a small cemetery awaited me—a family cemetery from long ago with mostly illegible headstones.

The psalmist was confident God directed the steps of His followers. Delightfully, He walks along with His children as they traverse the steps of life.

Like the steps leading up to the old cemetery, life’s steps can be slippery, uneven, or solid. Had it recently rained, I would have scaled the ancient steps more carefully. Green moss on them would have slowed me down as well. I know what moss on a wet surface can do. Though some may have fallen on these particular steps, the steps have stood the test of time. Hundreds of years later, they still carry visitors to the old cemetery.

My life’s steps will always lead somewhere. When ordered by God, a destination awaits—one that will be brighter than the spot I’m currently in if I let Him lead me all the way through. On the way, the steps may take me through valley experiences, desert depths, and over mountain peaks, but with God guiding I don’t have to fear any of those experiences.

Whatever steps God takes me up, I can rest assured He precedes me like a shepherd leading sheep The Steps of Life 3to a greener pasture. The shepherd has already been there and removed poisonous weeds and checked for danger. While climbing the steps, God will be beside me. If I slip, He will pick me up. If I twist my ankle, He will mend the hurt.

God also designs the steps of life to test my character. Numerous biblical stories and countless testimonies by Christian saints relate it. God’s ordered steps for me are never concocted to destroy but to build up and make me stronger spiritually than I’ve ever been before.

As you climb the steps of life, remember who built them and that they are designed to lead you to a place of stronger character.

Prayer: Father, we climb Your steps for us with confidence that what awaits us at the top will be better than what we’ve experienced below.

Copyright by Martin Wiles

MartinWilesAbout the author:

Martin Wiles is a minister, author, speaker, and freelance editor currently Grits Grace Godliving in Greenwood, South Carolina. He and his wife Michelle are founders of Love Lines From God (www.lovelinesfromgod.com), a devotional ministry helping those who want to enhance their spiritual journey with Christ. His latest book, Grits & Grace & God, is available at Amazon.

 

One Comment

  1. Loved this devotional. So comforting to know God will direct our paths!

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