Walk Carefully

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." -Ephesians 5: 15, 16

Every day, we watch people, often evaluating them based just on our observations. Did you know that people can learn something about you by the way you walk? I never thought about that before. Research has proven that much can be discerned just from a person's walk. How we walk communicates much about our personality and attitude. It telegraphs if we are confident or tentative, stressed or relaxed, happy or sad. Studies have proven that much can be predicted about people just based on their body movements.

The Bible reminds us that other people watch the way we live, and even how we walk. They listen to our words and evaluate our movements. All of these factors are central parts of our testimony, and opportunities to demonstrate that Jesus has changed our lives.

There are elements that we cannot fake, but genuine expressions of our heart show that if our lives truly have been transformed by the Gospel, the difference should be evident for all to see.

Remember that Jesus came not to teach a new philosophy, but to change lives. Not just to make you a better person, but a new creation. As you surrender your life to Him, He can impact everything about you: the expression on your face; the words you speak; even how you walk.

Walk carefully, honoring Christ and setting a good example, making the most of the life that God has given us to live.

Walking for the Lord,

Jim Dawes, Minister