Autumn Walk with the Lord
by Pamela Blattner
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
by Pamela Blattner
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Like so many, my heart has a deep longing to become a mature Christian woman. Approaching 60, I truly delight in knowing that God would still choose to use me in what He’s doing. I’ve come to appreciate that maturity often comes only through trials and difficulty. We learn to walk alongside of the Lord and benefit by keeping in step with Him.
Jesus demonstrated that He walked with His Father through the difficulties of his life, too. When Jesus’ earthly walk with the Father was approaching its end, He prayed for the disciples, as well as for all those through time who would walk with Him through their own personal journey. “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one” (John 17:15).
As we trust, obey and walk with Him, we are made into His image. We’re here to be changed into His likeness, and to reflect His character. Don’t you long for a life that’s truly transformed to reflect Jesus…a life that’s pleasing to Him and one that brings Him glory?
As I approach the autumn of my life with Him by my side, I have hope that in each new event, we will walk together and I will remember His grace and continue to have the confident hope that “all things work together for good of those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…” (Romans 8:28–29a).
To God be the glory!
GOING DEEPER:
1. How can you imitate Jesus in your walk with Him today?
FURTHER READING:
Matthew 11:28–29
Pam and her husband Richard have two adult children and two grandchildren. She serves Oakwood through its Family Care Ministries.
