From Crawling’ to Walkin’ the Journey of a Child
Written By Lesallan
As parents, we often marvel at the growth and development of our children. From the moment they are born, they embark on a journey of learning and discovery that will shape their personality, character, and destiny. One of the most significant milestones in this journey is the transition from crawling to walking.
Walking is not only a physical skill but also a spiritual one. The Bible uses the metaphor of walking to describe our relationship with God, obedience to His commands, and witness to the world. In this blog post, I will explore some of the biblical principles and lessons that we can learn from a child’s journey, from crawling to walking.
Walking requires faith. When a child first attempts to stand up and take a step, he or she does not know what will happen. They may fall, stumble, or get hurt. But they also desire to explore, reach new heights, and follow their parents. They trust that their parents will guide, support, and catch them if they fall. Similarly, when we walk with God, we must have faith in Him. We do not know what the future holds, the challenges we will face, or His plans for us. But we also desire to please Him, grow in His grace, and follow His will. We trust that He will lead, sustain, and protect us if we stumble. Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Walking requires practice. When a child learns to walk, he or she does not master it overnight. They need to practice every day with patience and perseverance. They may fall many times, but they get up and try again. They may get frustrated, but they do not give up. They may need help from their parents, but they also learn to be independent. Similarly, when we walk with God, we must practice with patience and perseverance every day. We may sin many times, but we repent and try again. We may face trials, but we do not lose heart. We may need help from others, but we also learn to depend on God. Philippians 3:12-14 says, “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Walking requires direction. When a child walks, he or she needs to know where to go. They must follow their parents’ instructions, avoid dangers and obstacles, and stay on the right path. They need to have a sense of direction, purpose, and destination. Similarly, when we walk with God, we need to know where to go. We must follow His Word, avoid sin and temptation, and stay on the narrow road. We need to have a sense of direction, purpose, and destination. Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Walking requires joy. When a child walks, he or she experiences joy and delight. They smile, laugh, and celebrate their achievements. They enjoy the journey as much as the destination. They express gratitude and praise to their parents for their love and support. Similarly, when we walk with God, we experience joy and delight. We rejoice in His presence, His salvation, and His promises. We enjoy the journey as much as the destination. We express gratitude and praise to Him for His love and grace. Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Lesallan – October 17, 2023
