February 2025
This Bible plan was created by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel.
Prayer of the day:
Heavenly Father, thank You for walking with me every step of the way. Help me to walk humbly with You, following Jesus’ example in love, obedience, and faith. Strengthen me to trust You in every situation, knowing that You are my shield and guide. May my daily walk—both physically and spiritually—draw me closer to You and reflect Your light to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Talk as You Walk
While walking is one of the best forms of physical exercise, it is also a great opportunity for communion—with family, friends, and most importantly, with God. Walking and talking go hand in hand, allowing us to engage in meaningful conversations while moving forward.
Scripture highlights that both Enoch and Noah walked with God (Genesis 5:24; 6:9). This phrase signifies more than physical movement—it reflects a life of fellowship with God, a constant connection with Him in the midst of daily activities.
Scriptural Foundations for Walking with God
1. Walking Humbly with God – Read (Micah 6:8)
• Key Message: God desires a close relationship with us, where we walk humbly with Him in obedience and faith.
• Outcomes: A life aligned with God’s will leads to peace, purpose, and spiritual growth.
• Application: Just as we include daily habits in our routine, we should cultivate a habit of walking with God—whether through prayer, worship, or simply acknowledging His presence throughout the day.
2. Walking as Jesus Walked – Read (1 John 2:6)
• Key Message: Jesus set an example for how we should live—walking in love, humility, and obedience to God.
• Outcomes: Following Jesus’ example transforms our character and strengthens our faith.
• Application: In every interaction and decision, strive to reflect Christ, walking in His footsteps through kindness, patience, and grace.
3. Walking with Confidence – Read (Psalm 3:3-4)
• Key Message: Even in times of difficulty, God is our shield and the lifter of our heads.
• Outcomes: Walking with God gives us confidence and courage, knowing He is with us through every trial.
• Application: Instead of focusing on worries and fears, lift your head high and trust that God is guiding your path.
Overall Takeaway
Walking with God is more than a metaphor—it is a way of life. Whether we are working, eating, exercising, or relaxing, we can be in communion with Him.
Each day presents an opportunity to walk with God, to pray as we move, and to keep our focus on Him. Just as physical walking strengthens the body, spiritual walking strengthens our faith—guiding us toward a life of peace, purpose, and joy.
References
Chariots of Fire (Dir. Hugh Hudson, 20th Century Fox, 1981). The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel (commentary formerly known as Bible in One Year) ©Alpha International 2009. All Rights Reserved. Compilation of daily Bible readings © Hodder & Stoughton Limited 1988. Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited as the Bible in One Year. Unless otherwise stated, Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version Anglicised, Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 Biblica, formerly International Bible Society. Used by permission of Hodder & Stoughton Publishers, an Hachette UK company. All rights reserved. ‘NIV’ is a registered trademark of Biblica. UK trademark number 1448790. Scripture quotations marked (AMP) taken from the Amplified® Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org) Scripture quotations marked MSG are taken from The Message, copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers.
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