Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Processing Trip To Israel-1

I have appreciated getting some good rest the past two nights after a long journey back across the ocean. I am going to process what I saw, heard, and experienced over the next few days. My goal is to share some of that processing with you on this blog.
We walked in many places, many areas where Jesus walked. That was a very beautiful and powerful experience. My desire is to do more than walk where Jesus walked but to walk in the footsteps of Jesus everyday of my life. That thought brings to mind the words of the hymn Stepping In The Light.

Let the words of that song speak to your heart as you read through it.

Chorus 1
How beautiful to walk
In the steps of the Savior
Stepping in the light
Stepping in the light
How beautiful to walk
In the steps of the Savior
Led in paths of light

Verse 1
Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior
Trying to follow our Savior and King
Shaping our lives by His blessed Example
Happy how happy the songs that we bring

Verse 2
Pressing more closely to Him Who is leading
When we are tempted to turn from the way
Trusting the Arm that is strong to defend us
Happy how happy our praises each day

Verse 3
Walking in footsteps of gentle Forbearance
Footsteps of Faithfulness Mercy and Love
Looking to Him for the Grace freely promised
Happy how happy our journey above

Verse 4
Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior
Upward still upward we'll follow our Guide
When we shall see Him the King in His Beauty
Happy how happy our place at His Side

Read these two beautiful Scriptures that connect so well this hymn.
I Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Psalms 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.
Peter challenges us to follow our Master’s steps and the Psalmist says blessed are those who walk in the light of our Lord’s presence. Let’s do that today and always.

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