Steps of Wonder

“Steps of Wonder”

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21

It seems like I have had “Steps” on my mind lately. Last week, I mentioned how I begin each day with steps of quoting scripture I’ve memorized over time. Another thing I like to do is meditate on the scriptures once they are quoted. It makes me think and dream of the magnificence of God in our every day steps.

Everyone who walks with God is required to take steps. In the Old Testament God gave commands, dreams, and visions, outlining steps He expected Godly men and women to take. When Jesus first began His ministry in the New Testament, He called for His disciples to take steps and then to follow Him. For Peter and Andrew it was to stop what they were doing, leave their nets, and follow Him. I’m convinced that as long as we endeavor to please God, steps will be required.

When God assigned Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, there were definite steps to take. Their deliverance came through steps of numerous plagues across Egypt, eventually persuading Pharaoh to let God’s people go. Once that happened, more steps were required by God’s people. Steps to follow Moses, a cloud, and a fire in the wilderness. God always provided leadership and always required steps.

All the miracles of their journey are certainly too numerous to mention here. I imagine all of us have heard the story about the moment the Israelites arrived at the Red Sea. God called Moses to certain steps in causing the waters to divide so the Israelites could walk through on dry ground. Many times I have tried to imagine what it must have been like to follow God into the unknown, with walls of water on both sides! Without faith and confidence in God, it surely would of been unnerving, and likely impossible, to take those steps. But, because of faith, their steps into the unknown became steps of victory! They made it to the other side!

While I don’t know exactly what steps God is asking you to take today, I know that where God guides, He provides. He will enable you to do exactly what He has called you to do. Take a step! God already has a plan, and I am fully convinced that He will give you whatever you need in order for your steps to be a success!

God is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think! So now, according to the power at work within you, take a step!

The waters are beginning to move, God will make a way when there seems to be no way. When it’s God leading you, don’t be afraid to take a step!

Steps into the unknown, steps of faith, steps of wonder, steps of amazement, and steps of victory! Waters will part, victory will happen!

Take a step!

“I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.  The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him. Exodus 15:1-2

Passionate for the cause of Christ,

Pastor Randy R. Urich

MAG Church, 02-14-2020

For from his fullness we have all received,

grace upon grace, John 1:16 ESV