The cartoon character Snoopy remains a highly-recognizable figure in this world, so when a particular Instagram post featured Snoopy bundled up wearing his toboggan, coat, gloves, and wearing his tiny backpack as he walked upright across the snow—
WELL, I PAUSED TO SLOWLY READ THIS POST, ONE THAT SPOKE OF FAITH IN GOD.
“FAITH TELLS ME THAT NO MATTER WHAT LIES AHEAD OF ME,
GOD IS ALREADY THERE.
THANK YOU, GOD, FOR THE NEW YEAR 2025.”
God’s prophet Isaiah spoke of positioning our body to be ready to hear & to obey God. Pause to read with me some of the bodily positions the prophet mentioned, and as we read, let us ask ourselves two timely questions:
Do I totally depend upon Jesus for my every need?
&
Am I following Jesus Himself who shows me how to walk in steadfast obedience to the LORD?
Yes, in 2025, the LORD may give us MORE than we can handle, & in this new year, GOD may ask us to walk away from something, so that HE can reveal something new.
As we step into the newness of this year, let us hear from the LORD & let us be ready to obey.
May we have a posture of willingness.
May we attune our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
May we listen to God’s voice. &
May we follow Jesus, our Savior, who shows us how to walk in steadfast obedience to the LORD.
Let us consider our earthly bodies & these all-important positions of obedience.
Our Tongue—
Our Ear—
Our Back & Head & Face—
Our Legs—
Our Whole Person—
Who knows where the LORD will lead us? &
Who knows how HE will use us in 2025?
May we seek Jesus & Rely fully on Him—
May we totally depend on Jesus & Follow His Way of Obedience to the FATHER—
May we walk in faith & Know with assurance that no matter what lies ahead—