October 12, 2003

Keeping in Stride With God

"The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when there is nothing tremendous or exciting happening." --Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, October 12

The only way to pass this test, says Mr. Chambers, is in learning to walk with God. Not merely walking with Him, but keeping stride with Him. The problem with this is that my little spiritual legs are no match for His; I will always fall behind. I suppose the goal is not necessarily to keep up with God--which is quite impossible for us mere humans!--but to strive to keep pace with Him. To strive to be one with Him, just as Christ was one with Him as the Word tells us.

Mr. Chambers goes on by saying,"Getting into God’s stride means nothing less than oneness with Him. It takes a long time to get there, but keep at it. Don’t give up because the pain is intense right now—get on with it, and before long you will find that you have a new vision and a new purpose."

Father, my tendency is to give up at times... Enable me through Your Spirit to persevere that I may find that new vision, Your purpose for my life.