His Steps First

We live in a vey loud place. Whether that's your home, workplace or city. Noise comes from TVs, computers and even the hum of a washing machine.

Yesterday, my husband and I were walking some property. It was quiet and peaceful. I have to admit, nothing but a soft breeze and birds in sync made for a relaxing walk. I wandered away from my husband and allowed thee natural slope of the land to take me in. The grass was so green, the land so pretty and the views breathtaking. Who wouldn't want to spend hours here? The more I ventured downward, the further from my husband I got.

What I didn't realize was the dangers that came despite the peace. The cactus was obvious but I was completely oblivious to bull nettle and thistle. I felt a "sting" and my husbanded warned "Watch out for the thistle and nettle bush!" what? I thought I was just looking out for cactus! My husband met me where I was and took my hand. Then he led the way. As he pointed out the thistle, a taller plant, I kept my eyes open for it.

What I realized, in following my husband, was that each time I took a step, the thistle before me had been stepped on. My husband was stepping on the thistle so the it would not "get me" when I took a step. I realized that this is what "His Steps First" is all about.

So many times I get ahead of God, I track my own journey, I let being in control take over and I end up in the thistle. If I would just let God lead, I would find that His way is much better. He loves me so much that He can see the dangers and will keep me from thm if I will only take His hand and let Him lead. There will always be dangers such as cactus, thistle and nettle brush.

The question is are you going to let God lead through the dangers? Are you going to take the lead and get lost in what's on the surface or are ypu going to take His hand and follow His Steps First?

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow His steps. 1 Peter 2:21