WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 5: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (NLT) “And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We discovered that what we consume matters. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is inside us eventually finds expression through our words, attitudes and actions. In Part 4, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? We looked at the fruit of the Spirit and discovered that our lives should produce something that others can receive. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Because life does not end with us. Something is al...
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🌿 THE VIRGIN PATH: WALKING THE WAY NO FOOT HAS TRODDEN PART 3 — THE WALKING CREATURES: THE LIMIT OF STRENGTH AND DOMINION

🌿 THE VIRGIN PATH: WALKING THE WAY NO FOOT HAS TRODDEN
PART 3 — THE WALKING CREATURES: THE LIMIT OF STRENGTH AND DOMINION


📖 Job 28:7–8

“There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture’s eye hath not seen:

The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.”


In Part 2, we discovered that even the highest flight — vision, intelligence, and spiritual elevation — cannot uncover God’s hidden paths. Today, we explore why human strength, courage, and authority alone cannot tread the virgin path.


Job continues:

“The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.”

Lions represent strength, power, and dominion. Young lions (whelps) symbolize ambition and raw potential, while fierce lions represent authority and seasoned power. Yet, neither can discover God’s hidden path. This teaches us that human effort, courage, or influence cannot replace divine guidance.


Walking Creatures and Life Dimensions

1. Spiritual

Faith and strength must work together.

Courage alone cannot secure revelation.

God’s paths are not conquered by might but by intimacy, obedience, and dependence on Him.

📖 Zechariah 4:6 — “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.”


2. Physical

Physical effort, endurance, and skill are valuable but limited:

You may push yourself in work, fitness, or discipline, yet miss God’s plan if not aligned with Him. The virgin path sometimes requires rest, patience, and strategic steps, not raw strength.


3. Emotional

Strength can breed pride or impatience.

Ambition and drive are good, but without humility and patience, you may stumble or miss the path. Emotional maturity — controlling anger, fear, or impatience — opens the way to God’s guidance.


4. Mental

Authority, planning, and intelligence cannot substitute for divine insight. Even the most brilliant strategies fail if they ignore God’s leading. Wisdom comes from listening to God, not relying solely on human reasoning or experience.


5. Social / Relational

Leadership and influence can sway crowds, but they cannot reveal God’s path. People may follow your strength or authority, but true guidance comes only from alignment with God. Choose mentors, friends, and allies who walk in His Spirit, not just those who admire strength.


Illustration

A lion is powerful, swift, and fearsome. Yet, if a hidden trail lies in a valley, the lion cannot sense it. Only someone who walks with guidance, step by step, discovers it.

God’s paths are discovered by those who yield to Him, not those who depend on might or dominance.



Reflection Questions

In which areas of life am I relying on strength, position, or authority rather than God’s leading?

How can I balance ambition with dependence on God?

What steps can I take to cultivate humility and spiritual sensitivity alongside my power or influence?




Prayer:

Father, teach me to walk Your path step by step, not relying on my strength, position, or power. Help me to yield to Your guidance, cultivate humility, and trust Your Spirit to lead me. Let patience, wisdom, and obedience mark my steps, so I may discover the paths only You have prepared. Amen.


Next Up — Part 4: The Virgin Path — A Road of Purity and Revelation.

In Part 4, we’ll uncover what makes this path “virgin” — untouched, sacred, and reserved for those who walk in holiness and obedience.

Stay Tuned!


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God is speaking, are you listening?







✍🏽 Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(El-PJ God’s Penman)








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