I know many brothers and sisters in Christ who love to take prayer walks.
“Walking” pictures two people side by side (sometimes hand in hand), keeping pace with one another, heading in the same direction, and having a shared destination—in a word: “fellowship.” John says, “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another…” (1 John 1:7). John equates "walking" with "fellowshipping."
The prophet Amos’s use of the “walking” metaphor reveals another element of fellowshipping with God in prayer: How can two walk together except they have made an APPOINTMENT? (3:3 RSV), implying place and time.
Jesus had a daily appointment with His Father (early in the morning): while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there (Mark 1:35).
You may not have a long prayer walk—you may only walk to your prayer closet! But if you are going to enjoy an intimate “walk” with Jesus (even while sitting in your closet!), you will need to make a daily appointment. I am surprised and saddened that many people who have a calendar full of appointments do not have a regular, daily, appointed time with God.
What does your calendar look like?
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