A Changed Life – Stepping in the Light

“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God: And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.” Acts 3:6-10

The people who came to the temple on a regular basis were accustomed to seeing this lame man at the gate asking for financial assistance. He had never been able to walk and had no other means of supporting himself than begging for the help of others. Imagine their surprise to see this man walking around the temple grounds, jumping up and down, and praising God that he had been healed. They certainly recognized this man, and they were amazed to see such a difference in him. They wanted to know what had happened and why. When Peter began to explain, they were eager to listen, and thousands of them were saved. The effectiveness of the testimony of a changed life is not limited to the miracle of physical healing. When people see an obvious, positive change in the life of someone that they know who has professed faith in Christ, they are drawn to the Saviour because of that person’s testimony.

Morning: Nehemiah 7-9

Evening: Acts 3

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.