DAY 51: WALK BEFORE ME AND BE THOU PERFECT
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.” Genesis 17:1
Reflection
When God appeared to Abraham at ninety-nine, it was not to introduce Himself for the first time,it was to remind Abraham of His divine expectation: maturity, obedience, and consistency. For years, Abraham had walked with God, made mistakes, and learned divine lessons. Yet, when the time for covenant fulfillment drew near, God required a higher standard: “Walk before Me and be thou perfect.”
This command was not a call to human perfection but to spiritual maturity and wholehearted obedience. Abraham’s journey reflects our own growth in Christ. When we first receive salvation, we are infants in faith, innocent, dependent, and fragile. God, in His mercy, bears with our ignorance, just as a loving parent bears with a child learning to walk.
The Apostle Peter understood this principle when he wrote:
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” 1 Peter 2:2
Growth in Christ means moving from dependency to discipline, from emotional reaction to spiritual wisdom, from immaturity to mastery over the flesh. Apostle Paul declared:
“When I was a child, I spake as a child… but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11
As Abraham matured, he was no longer called to question or waver. God expected consistency, holiness, and trust. In the same way, when we have walked with God for a season, He begins to demand spiritual excellence and moral uprightness from us. This is what it means to “walk before God and be perfect.”
Holiness is not an optional garment, it is our spiritual identity:
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation.” 1 Peter 1:15
We are a chosen generation, called out of darkness to reflect His light (1 Peter 2:9). To “walk before God” means to live daily in His sight, guided by His Word, led by His Spirit, and committed to His standard.
Lessons from Abraham’s Journey
1. Perfection is Progressive: God is patient with our growth but expects consistent progress.
2. Faith Requires Maturity: As we grow, God tests our obedience our faith must move from words to action.
3. Holiness is Non-Negotiable: Spiritual maturity demands separation from sin and dedication to God’s purpose.
4. Walking Before God means living consciously in His presence, every decision, every word, every step reflecting His nature.
Prayers
- Prayer for Maturity:
Father, help me to grow beyond spiritual infancy. Give me hunger for Your Word and strength to apply it daily. Let me not remain stagnant in faith, but advance into deeper wisdom and maturity in Christ. - Prayer for Perfection:
Lord, as You commanded Abraham, help me to walk before You in holiness. Purify my thoughts, sanctify my heart, and align my will with Yours. May I please You in all my ways. - Prayer for Holiness:
O Lord, make me a vessel of holiness. Let my speech, actions, and relationships reflect Your righteousness. Set me apart from worldliness and empower me to live as Your chosen priesthood. - Prayer for Strength in Obedience:
Father, give me the grace to obey even when I do not understand. Let my walk of faith be steadfast and unwavering. Teach me to trust You in all circumstances. - Prayer for Spiritual Renewal:
Holy Spirit, renew my mind daily. Help me put away childish habits and embrace spiritual discipline. Lead me in paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake.
Declarations
• I declare that I walk before God in holiness and truth.
• I am no longer a babe in faith; I am growing in wisdom, strength, and spiritual understanding.
• I am a vessel of honor, sanctified and fit for the Master’s use.
• The Spirit of perfection and obedience rests upon me.
• My walk with God is steady, fruitful, and aligned with His covenant promises.
• I walk in the light as He is in the light; darkness has no power over me.
• I will fulfill my divine destiny by walking uprightly before my Maker all the days of my life.
Final Meditation
When God says, “Walk before Me,” He is calling you to intimacy. When He says, “Be thou perfect,” He is calling you to integrity.
The two cannot be separated.
To walk with God is to surrender daily, to live transparently before His gaze, and to allow His Spirit to shape your thoughts, choices, and character until Christ is fully formed in you.
May your walk with God today reflect progress, power, and purity. Amen.
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