Some people have the mistaken impression that walking with Jesus is a passive, restrictive kind of life—like sitting quietly on a shelf trying not to touch anything. They think of faith as a long list of things you aren’t allowed to do anymore.

Anyone who has walked with Christ through real-life storms knows that real discipleship is the exact opposite: it is comforting, instructive, and wonderfully empowering.

David described what happens when a person surrenders to God’s guidance:

“Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.”

Psalm 25:8-10

Think about the sheer freedom in those verses.

A living relationship with Jesus empowers us because we no longer have to navigate this complicated life on our own limited wisdom. When life hits us with unexpected trials, illness, or financial stress, He gives us comfort that steadies our nerves. When we come to a fork in the road and don’t know which way to turn, He guides our steps. When we stumble, He is quick to forgive and sets us back on our feet.

That kind of relationship changes your entire outlook. You don’t have to carry the heavy burden of trying to be “always right” or constantly needing the approval of the world. You are free from shame, free from the rat race, and secure in the hands of the One who conquered death.

There is no greater blessing in the universe than walking through this life hand-in-hand with Jesus Christ.

Coild you use the Lord’s empowering guidance and comfort in your life right now?