Walking by Faith
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight
One of the most important steps in our jobs is to call locations for marking utilities. This makes setting new poles or digging in the ground safer. In this process even though we cannot see the utilities under the ground, we know that they are there. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could see the lines just as we can see the marking? But that’s not going to happen today. Some of the reasons we get locates are required by law and we can’t see all the lines in the ground. We know the marking of the lines are there to let us know that the utilities are present. The marks may be off a little off or right over the location of the utility. We take it by faith that they are right on the mark; however, we proceed with caution.
In our walk with Christ, the above scripture tells us to “walk by faith” because we can’t see everything that will come our way. We proceed not in fear, but in caution, not knowing what lies ahead in our path. Don’t be moved by sight, but by faith in Christ. If we walk by faith, we must truly trust and follow his lead. Some people are moved by emotions; doing this we jeopardize the outcome.
Digging without getting utilities locate is like letting your emotions be your guide in this life. If the dangers are exposed, they are no longer a danger. We should always call on the Lord to expose the hidden dangers in our path.
Prayer:
Lord, please expose all the danger by letting me see the warning marks in the spiritual realm of life. Lord, I am your servant and will obey the direction that you have chosen for my life. You know where all the dangers are; keep me from all temptations and expose the snares so I can avoid them. There will come times in my life where I can’t hear or sense your presence. With your help, let me walk by faith.
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