Your Steps Count - Audio

Greater Life Church

In the story of the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise wins the race because he just kept going. Progress is progress, no matter how slow. People who run know the importance of pacing themselves to keep from expending all their energy and having nothing left to continue on—every step we take counts. God notices and honors every step. The people around us also notice. They notice how we keep going, even in the face of adversity and setbacks. Progress is progress. In our text, David sets out to bring the Arc of God back from Oben-Edom's home. After only six steps, he offers sacrifice to God and dances in celebration. Those six steps were an accomplishment and represented a success compared to the previous attempt to return the Arc to its home. It was only six steps, but those six steps added to the following six steps, and the next six steps after that add up to miles and a successful completion of the journey. Celebrate and thank God for the progress. Each step we take counts. Every tiny, slow step toward the goal is essential.