"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand."
Psalm 37:23-24
I am afraid I can recall a few journal entries that would not reflect the truth found in this verse, but I love the scene this verse paints. I can picture a man walking on a path already worn into grooves and footprints of past travelers. As he tries to discern where to go from what little he understands and can see before him, Christ comes along to travel with him; guiding him with His hand. He continues to point out which path to avoid, and which footprint to step into next.
I love how the Psalmist then points out the when of the man's fall, not the if. If the man is walking, delighting, and holding on to Christ's hand with a willingness to be led, then when he falls, the fall will not be the tragedy it could be. Because just as his body braces for the certain impact, he feels a tug on his arm. Christ is still holding firmly to his hand, and the man will not fall as far as he could have.
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