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The Footprints of the Faithful

Psalm 119:129-136; 1 Corinthians 11:1

1. Bear the Image of God – All humanity bears this identifying mark - Genesis 1:26-28

• a. Therefore, all life is valuable & precious before our Creator, and should be before us as well.

2. Are Established in the Word of God – Psalm 119:105

• a. His Word informs and directs our steps
• b. How we need His guidance to navigate in the mine fields all around us.
• c. Hunger & Thirst – Matthew 5:6

3. Are Led by the Spirit of God – Galatians 5:16-26

4. Reject the Easy Way – Matthew 7:13-14

5. Go by Way of the Cross – Luke 9:23-25

6. Stay Joyfully Close to the Presence of God – Psalm 16:11; Psalm 34:8

7. Are Tear-stained from Weeping over Sin/Lostness – Psalm 119:136; Psalm 126:6

• a. Blessed are they that mourn – Matthew 5:4
• b. Have you shed tears recently for your sins; the sins of others; the lostness/brokenness of our world?
• c. Where are the Tears in the Church, today?

Whose footprints have you been following?

Where are your footprints leading?

Who is following your steps?

“Will the footprints that we leave, lead them to believe? And, the lives we live inspire them to obey?”

Would you dare say, with Paul – “Follow my example, as I follow Christ”