Proverbs 4:12 (NASBStr)
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded;
And if you run, you will not stumble.
I don't run much these days. Too old! When I wanted to go fast I had a Harley. But, in the above proverb we see a truth that when we pursue wisdom (found by having faith in Christ and the fear of The Lord) we will have the ability to run, without the possibility to stumble. We can walk without being impeded. Solomon is talking metaphorically, obviously. We can be assured, when following Christ, that we can have safe passage to where He wants us to go. God promises us that He will always be with us. That means when we walk by faith we can be assured that the walk with be safe, as well as completed. But, the walk with God does not have to be slow. It does not have to be a walk. It can be a run. Not only is Solomon telling us that we travel with God on a sure and safe path, but a swift path, as well. There is a joy in knowing that our way is sure and safe. But, there is also a rejoicing when we know our way can be swift. God will protect us and guide us whether our path with Him is a slow stroll or an incredible sprint. God is there with us each step at whatever pace. Fear The Lord and you won't have to fear the danger on the journey.
Imagine such a life as described in this proverb. You go out for a run and are guaranteed that you will be safe and secure and win the prize. You go for a walk and you get right to your destination without a single issue. You go for a drive and traffic parts for you. You go to the store and all you want is on sale and the cash registers lines are completely open .... and, their are cashiers actually working and waiting for you. You go to the bank and all the lines are full but a new teller opens up just for you. You go to school and you are the only one enrolled in the class and the professor can focus solely on you. Life is not this way and we shouldn't look for it to be that way. But, what Solomon is telling us is that when we heed God's Word and obey God's Word God that opens proverbial doors and clears proverbial streets. We can walk and then, even, run, when we obey God's Word. Let us not think that God does something extraordinary for us because we do obey God. What actually happens when we obey God's Word is that we are in harmony with how God intended the world to be. God does intervene for us to "smooth the way" but He does establish laws, that when we obey them, we find peace in our lives. If you are obeying God's Word I invite you to go for a walk today ... or, even a run.
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