09/16/2025
As believers in the Lord many may think it is enough to go to church and read the bible that will give us entrance into the kingdom of heaven.
Do you feel this is enough? Is Going to Church and Reading the Bible Enough for us to be approved by God?
There are Many believers that sincerely attend church and read their Bibles regularly They can be very dedicated. But we must ask ourselves honestly: Is this all God requires of us to enter His kingdom? Is this what it means to do Gods will as Jesus said in matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven? Did Jesus every say all we need to do is attend church and read the bible and we are approved by God? NO he never said that. He said we have to do Gods will.
This verse should shake us awake. It shows that simply professing Christ or being religious—saying the right things or doing outward works—is not enough. Many people attend church every week, but their hearts are far from God. They may read Scripture, but not seek the truth within it or live it out in their life. As an example do we uphold what is just and are we honest in all we do? Do we truly love God or do we love ourself more? Even when reading the bible do we know what the truth is? Do we know the differences in mans words and Gods words?
When the Lord comes in the last days many will be complaining to God as he will reject them and these are believers he will reject not non believers as in the case of the foolish virgins that he will tell them he does not know them because they did not prepare themself for his arrival to be approved By him as in ,matthew 25:11-12 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Also in matthew 7: 22-23 he says Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
This shows us it is imperative we keep up with doing Gods will preparing for his arrival and not become stagnant in our following God as getting into the aspect of a repetitive believer of going to church and reading the bible but not understanding Gods will for us or living out his requirements.
To be rejected by the lord would be the biggest loss as a believer in God.
So What Does It Really Mean to Walk With God Daily?
To “walk with God” is more than believing in His existence or knowing facts about Him. It is a moment-by-moment relationship—a life of surrender, obedience, and seeking His will above our own.
God says, The simplest way to describe belief in God is trusting there is a God, and, on this foundation, following Him, obeying Him, accepting His dominion, orchestrations, and arrangements, listening to His words, living in accordance with His words, doing everything according to His words, being a true created being, and fearing Him and shunning evil; only this is true belief in God. This is what it means to follow God. Amen
God says
Most people who believe in God are in this state. Most of the time, they live in an unthinking, unconscious condition, and when nothing out of the ordinary has happened, when they are not in any great difficulty, they do not know to pray to God or rely on Him; they do not seek the truth in the face of regular problems, but live by their own knowledge, doctrines, and will. They are well aware that the right thing to do is to rely on God, but most of the time they rely on themselves and the beneficial conditions and environments around them, as well as on any people, events, and things around them that are to their advantage. This is what people are best at. What they are worst at is relying on God and looking to Him, because they feel looking to God to be too much of a bother, that no matter how they pray to God, they will still receive no enlightenment, illumination, or immediate answer; so they figure they’ll save themselves the trouble and go and find a person to fix the problem. Thus, in this aspect of their lessons, people perform the worst, and their entry into it is the shallowest. If you do not learn how to look to and rely on God, you will never see God work in you, guide you, or enlighten you. If you cannot see these things, then questions such as “whether God exists and whether He guides everything in the life of mankind” will, in the depths of your heart, end with a question mark rather than a period or an exclamation point. Amen
✨ lets seek A Way of Practice of How to Walk With God and Truly Rely on Him Daily
1. Start Every Morning by Acknowledging God's Dominion
Before doing anything else, begin your day with a conscious, prayerful acknowledgment that God is sovereign over your life, your time, your heart, and everything you will face today.
Pray like this:"Lord, I believe You hold dominion over all things. I give this day to You. Arrange my steps, my thoughts, and my decisions. I do not want to rely on myself but live by Your words. Let me walk with You today especially in times or environments I dont understand please guide my path."
Also here is a good Scripture to meditate on:
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 this is good to practice not relying on ourself or our own understanding but to seek Gods will in all things
2. We need to Invite God Into Every Decision—whether it is Big or Small
Don’t wait until a crisis hits. Practice looking to God in normal daily choices: relationships, schedules, finances, conversations. This is the training ground for walking with God. train yourself to pray or to talk with God throughout the day. Ask in your heart throughout the day: “God, what is Your will in this moment?” “How do You want me to respond here? “What would please You right now?”
As it says in Proverbs 16:3 “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — when we continually come before God our thought and direction will be right
3. Seek Truth in Real-Time Challenges
When something difficult happens, pause before reacting. Rather than automatically relying on your experience or asking others first, look to God.Ask God :“God, what truth applies to this situation?” “What are You teaching me through this?” Practice not reacting emotionally, but spiritually. Gods word is our source or light we should strive for “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105
4 we can Pray Often—Even Without Words Walking with God means constant connection. You don’t need to always stop and kneel. Sometimes, it’s a whisper in the heart or a silent call for help.
God says many people live unconsciously and forget Him until crisis comes. But He is present always—not just in trouble. Talk to Him continually.-------“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17 —---“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” — James 4:8
5. Reflect at the End of Each Day Before you sleep, look back on your day with God. Ask: yourself and take notes Where did I rely on myself today?--Where did I obey God’s voice or walk in truth?---–Did I miss opportunities to seek Him?—What can I offer to Him in repentance or thanksgiving? This helps you see God's work in your life—and trains your heart to stay close to Him.
“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.” — 2 Corinthians 13:5
We need to Turn Belief into Reality “If you do not learn how to look to and rely on God, you will never see God work in you, guide you, or enlighten you…” Belief without practice stays shallow. But when we walk daily with God, seeking Him in everything, we begin to see His hand, hear His voice, and experience His reality. That’s when belief turns into faith that lives, moves, and breathes.
“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” — 1 John 2:6 Jesus lived a life completely submitted to the Father. If we claim to belong to Him, our daily life should reflect His heart—loving what He loves, hating what He hates, going where He leads.
Today, we live in a world of deception and comfort. It is easy to believe that regular religious activity is enough. But remember Jesus warns of that coming day when many will be rejected—not because they didn't “do” enough—but because they never truly knew Him. i never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity
Knowing Jesus means daily walking with Him—not visiting Him once a week.
Let this be a wake-up call—not to condemn, but to invite. God is not looking for performance—He is seeking relationship with Him to live out His truth. And a real relationship will transform your walk—your priorities, your words, your decisions.
Today is the day to ask yourself: Am I truly walking with God—or just walking near things of God?
If church attendance and Bible reading aren’t changing your heart, it’s time to go deeper. Open your heart fully to God. Seek Him not just on Sunday, but Monday through Saturday. Invite Him into every area of your life. Then you won’t just be near the kingdom—you’ll be walking the narrow path that leads to it.
Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
