Devotional for Wednesday, June 15, 2016“The Closer I Walk With Him”
by Dona Hake
Today I want to share about walking with Jesus and holding His hand tightly. This requires our effort because many times we desire that He walk with us yet we break away due to the distractions of this life, and run off like a little child. I can remember a few times as a little girl walking with my Daddy on the streets of the city in which we lived. I thought I was a big girl and did not feel I needed to hold his hand. The rule was I walked beside me and I held on to his little finger. The other rule was that he was closest to the street, and I walked on the other side of him. I wanted to feel grown up like he did not have to hold my hand but I willingly held tight to his one finger. You see I could of been disobedient and ran from him and possibly been hurt but he did trust me that I would obey him and stay by his side. I especially understand this now as our Granddaughters are getting bigger and they want the feeling of being trusted as we walk through parking lots or across streets. I constantly speak to them about the dangers of streets and parking lots and the need to be watchful. They clearly understand that they must follow those rules because of the dangers.
Even though we may feel we are all grown up in our spiritual walk, we must remind ourselves that we do not always see the dangers ahead as our Lord foresees. It is of utmost importance that we purpose to hold the loving hand that desires to embrace ours. There may also be times that He too may see need to speak firmly to His by His Word because we are wanting to go our own way. I can remember seeing this little quote once, and it really ministered to my heart…
“The closer I walk with Him,
there’s less of a chance
that anything come between us.”
Today I encourage you to hold His hand tightly and allow no distance between you and Him. Know that there are many things in this world that are trying to take your attention from Him. These things tend to tempt us and will ultimately weaken your relationship with Him. Be vigilant to watch over your soul and hold His hand and keep your eyes on Him because He never takes His eyes off of you!