One Foot at a Time

by an Old Disciple

“And Enoch walked with God…” Gen. 5:22

“…and Noah walked with God.”~ Gen. 6:9

A friend, from years gone by, who is a regular reader of Scribblings, e-mailed me some time back. In his correspondence he mentioned how difficult the Christian life could be at times. I get many such letters on a regular basis. Most of which are from dear saints who are just plain weary of the testings, temptations, and its daily duties. Each, consciously or unconsciously, is looking for some secret formula that will rid them of this agony of soul.

I can sympathize with such people. Personally I have searched the Mystics, Puritans, and the Deeper Life teachings for the same answer. I do not say that my experience should be emulated or even that it will work for others. All I know is it works for me. As I wrote my friend, “When all is said and done, I believe the Christian life is simply putting one foot in front of the other.” This is what Noah and Enoch did until they arrived Home with their Lord. It worked for them!

I came across a portion of a little a song that I believe says it all concerning this matter I’ve been discussing. 

You never will get where you’re going
If you never get up on your feet
Come on, there’s a good tail wind blowing
A fast walking man is hard to beat

Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door.

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