Watch Your Step

By Andrea Merrell

In happened in one of those moments when all is well, and you don’t expect anything to go wrong.

While at the beach, I approached the hotel’s outdoor hot tub to join my husband and daughter. But instead of using the steps—as any normal, semi-rational person would do—I walked to the other side where they sat, deep in conversation. They didn’t see me coming.

I moved to the edge and looked down. My daughter’s back was to me. I stepped in (and down), planning to land my left foot on the ledge where they sat. It turned out to be much further down than I thought. I lost my balance and fell—right onto my daughter’s back.

After my embarrassing and potentially dangerous moment (I’m sure we could have won big on America’s Funniest Videos) the Lord led me to this in Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling: “I am always before you as well as alongside you. The One who goes ahead of you, opening up the way, is the same One who stays close and never lets go of your hand.” ~Jesus

Then He led me to these Scriptures:

• Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. (Isaiah 41:10 MSG)
• The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. (Psalm 37:23-24 NLT)
• A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], but the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.  (Proverbs 16:9 AMP)

If my daughter had not been sitting there to stop and cushion my fall, the results could have been disastrous. But God protected us both. Neither one of us got hurt that day. Stunned but not hurt.

God tells us not to fear. He gives His angels charge over us. He is our safety net. He promises to hold our hand with a firm grip. He also lights our path and establishes our steps.

As you journey through this life, take hold of God’s hand and trust Him to lead and guide you. Just be alert and watch your step.

(Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net and Stuart Miles.)

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