"Walking"

Mike Rogers introduced his spiritual mom and dad today. Visiting us all the way from Burton, Michigan are Ed and Peggy. (Sorry, I didn't catch the last name.) Since many members of our class are in Christ as a result of Mike and Lisa's ministry, that means a lot of you are their spiritual grandchildren! Peggy delivered the lesson for today's class, which she titled, "Walking."

What does it mean to "walk"? To "walk" is to put one foot in front of the other and hopefully not fall down. It also means to have a plan or a way of life. To walk with Christ is to follow His plan and way of life.

In Ephesians 4:17 through 5:21, we learn that we should no longer walk the way we did before we were believers. That means putting off things that grieve the Spirit, such as anger, wrath, bitterness, etc. There should be no corrupting talk among us; only that which builds up and gives grace.

Remember, the Holy Spirit is our "paraclete," or one who walks beside us. Wherever you go, God is walking beside you. He guides you and picks you up when you fall.

In Acts 4, Peter and John were being grilled by the Jewish authorities because of the work they had been doing--preaching and healing. The authorities figured these men weren't too smart but only simple fishermen. But then the Scripture says, "When they saw the courage of Peter and John...they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus."

Make your walk one where people will say of you, "That person has been with Jesus."