How safe is the road to heaven, and yet how wrought with dangers it seems to be. The evils are there, combined to trip us up, snare us, wound us. Yet, in all, we will not be waylaid in our journey because our Guide and Savior is able to keep us from falling forever.Bible Reading: (Jude 1:24) Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy
Our flesh works against us, and our enemies know that. The emotions are quick to flare, and our enemies know that. Our hope is that we will not walk in the flesh, but in the power of the Spirit. Learning to do so is like watching a toddler learn to walk. First the timid steps that successfully land him in the arms of a waiting Father are taken. Next, the bold steps across the great span of Living Room - taken without the careful watch of Mom or Dad. The trip, the fall, and the sore head are all part of the experience. Mom or Dad rushes to pick up the young one to comfort and encourage him to try some more. In his own strength, there is great stumbling, but no permanent damage. With the help of Mom or Dad, there is no falling and great learning. Too often, we stumble about learning spiritual things without the help of the Spirit - because we have not sought His help and leadership. The good news is that He is patient and watching, ensuring there is no permanent damage, able to keep us from falling and presenting us faultless before His presences in glory.
It is the road of bumps and bruises that often teach us the most about walking with the Lord. The safety is that the bumps and bruises cannot destroy - and that is the goal of the enemy. Safety in Christ means security from destruction, not bumps and bruises. How blessed we are to take our knocks with the knowledge that doom is never their end. We can realize that our knocks are for our betterment, and try again when we trip or stumble. In Christ's strength, and with His teaching, we will be presented without fault, and we will know real joy.
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