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Day 43 – Footsteps 2 Kings 21:19-26 People have a tendency to follow people they idolize. They mimic hair, style of dress, how they talk, how they walk, everything they do is a representation of that person. Amon was the next king of Judah. He followed in the footsteps of his father, so much so that his servants conspired against him and killed him when he had been on the throne two years. What you do does have an affect on the people around you. You will either put them off, or make followers of them. As Christians we are advised to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, to mimic His ways and actions. When we do we will attract the right kind of people. Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor. (KJV) God also looks on all those who follow Him with favor. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way. (KJV) When we follow the ways of the world, we attract unsavory characters to us. When we walk in the footsteps of Jesus, we attract those who are likeminded and want a better way of life for themselves. Do not be as Amon who followed in the footsteps of his father and did evil in the sight of the Lord, but follow in the footsteps of Jesus and you will receive favor and blessing on your life. Let’s pray: Father, help me to order my steps in Your Word so that I do not attract unsavory people but those who seek You and want to walk in Your ways. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen. Copyright © 12 November 2015 by Valerie Jean Routhieaux All scripture is King James Version, edited by me into common English. Image courtesy of Pixabay