Have A Happy New Year: Walk With God

 “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” - Micah 6:8

What's the most important thing you can do in the year to come? Certainly, there are many things you may be led to do, but I don't know of anything that is more important than walking with God daily.

There may be many things the Lord will use you to accomplish while walking with God, but there won't be anything more important that your spiritual walk itself.

As you are probably aware, there is a great deal of opposition to this. The enemy is bringing so many things your way to distract you and drain your time in an effort to keep you from spending time with the Lord. Your walk with God is vital. You must be very intentional about maintaining your fellowship with the Lord.

The Old Testament prophet wrote, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” We must do right, treat others right and walk with God.

Those of us in ministry need to carefully protect our private time with God. Leonard Ravenhill once said that no man is greater than his prayer life. Today I read a blog by Pastor Steve Gaines entitled, “We Need Praying Preachers.” I think the title says it all. It is possible to generate good sermon titles, compelling outlines and applicable illustrations, and still not be the man of God you should be. The preacher needs the touch of God more than he needs an impressive sermon. The people he addresses needs this as well.

May this year be a year in which we walk with God.

1.  WALK WITH GOD IN PRAYER

First of all, walk with God in prayer. Let's make prayer a priority. Be intentional about scheduling an uninterrupted time with God daily. Pray dependently, trusting that God will hear and answer you. Pray with intensity. Realize that so many need help that only God can provide.

2.  WALK WITH GOD IN HIS PRECEPTS

Secondly, spend time in God's Word daily. Find an easy-to-read Bible and use it. Highlight and mark the Scriptures. Memorize verses. Stand on the promises of God's Word. Take God at His Word.

3.  WALK WITH GOD WITH PURPOSE

Finally, obey the Lord. Obey the Great Commission. Obey the Great Commandments. Obey the Scriptures.

If God blesses me to see the end of 2022, I want to look back and acknowledge that I have walked with Him all year.

What about you?