The Gift of Walking

 

"And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him."  (Genesis 5:24)

Walking is one of the best, all-around exercises available.

It strengthens our muscles and bones.

Its repetitive rhythm tends to calm the mind.

We enjoy making the most of the fall season, so we decided to walk somewhere with fall scenery.

A friend at church told us about a greenway that is 50 minutes from our house and about 30 minutes from our church building.

The day was perfect, and we enjoyed the nicely paved path that followed a creek.  The trail was 2 miles out and 2 miles back, so it was perfect.  By the end, the cast on Sandra's arm was feeling a bit heavy. 😏

Walking is the best!  I think I could walk for hours until my legs gave out.  As we strolled along the path that led us through fall colors and over concrete bridges, I thought about the fact that God compares our fellowship to a walk.

God's Spirit walked in the garden in the cool of the day (Genesis 3:8). 

Enoch walked with God.

Noah walked with God.

Our New Testament fellowship with the Lord is compared to a walk.

You don't usually take a walk with someone that you don't like (unless you want to have a confrontational conversation!).

For the average person, walking isn't a painful or unpleasant thing.

As His child, walking with Him should be natural.  Walking with Him should be desirable and necessary.

If the physical qualities of a walk can be so beneficial, how much more the qualities of a spiritual walk?

Oh, and by the way, walking is one of the best ways to memorize something. 😉

So, if you've been in the house too long, get out and go for a walk.  Even if you can't walk far, do what you can with what you have.

Perhaps you could take a verse card with you and memorize a bit.  You'll find that the cobwebs tend to blow away as you walk and meditate!