I remember as a young man singing a favorite old hymn entitled "Just a Closer Walk with Thee". The chorus was…
"Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be."
Walking with Jesus has more benefits than I will list in this short article. Let me share just a few benefits.
Walking With Jesus Means Action (An Active Lifestyle).
It is estimated by some that in Jesus’ earthly ministry, He walked about 3150 miles. That is almost the same distance as walking across China from the West to the East. You see Jesus led a very active lifestyle when you read the gospels. He was constantly teaching, healing, traveling, or spending time praying. Also…
Walking With Jesus Means Going In the Same Direction.
From the very beginning, Jesus’ purpose and path were laid out. He called the disciples to join Him in his earthly journey. That meant that they had to change direction. They had to give up what they were doing, their path, and their plans.
Walking With Jesus Means Your Life Will Be Changed.
The disciples started as regular people. They were not well educated. And they didn’t have much influence. Jesus often found them arguing about who is greater. Many other times they asked silly questions. Neither were they the bravest group. When Jesus was arrested, most of them ran off. And Peter who vowed to give his life for Jesus, denied Him three times. But as they walked with Jesus, observing His model, His life, His prayer, and His teachings, their lives were transformed. These same men became pillars of the church. They were emboldened to do great feats. May we walk with Jesus today as his disciples did long ago.
"Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him.
He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach
and to have authority to drive out demons." Mark 3:13-15 (NIV)
Ron Corzine
Ft. Worth, TX
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