The Walk 👣 Step 12 🔄 Walking Aware
THE WALK 👣
Lesson 12 — Walk Aware
Opening Question
How aware are you of what God is doing around you?
• I see God working daily
• Sometimes I recognize His work
• Rarely do I notice Him working
• I don't think about it very much
👉 Your answer reveals how spiritually aware you are in your walk with the Lord.
Opening Prayer 🙏
“Father, open our eyes to see what You are doing around us. Help us to become spiritually aware of Your presence, Your leading, Your opportunities, and Your work in our lives. Keep us from becoming distracted or spiritually asleep. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.”
Lesson Scripture 📖
📖 Ephesians 5:15-17
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."
I. What Does It Mean to Walk Aware? 👣👀
Walking aware means:
👉 Being spiritually alert
👉 Recognizing God's presence
👉 Understanding the times in which we live
👉 Seeing divine opportunities around us
👉 Being sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit
The opposite of awareness is spiritual carelessness.
📖 Ephesians 5:15
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,"
The word circumspectly means:
👉 Carefully
👉 Diligently
👉 Accurately
👉 Looking all around
Walking aware means living intentionally with spiritual eyes open.
II. Why Must We Walk Aware? 🤔
1. Because the Days Are Evil
📖 Ephesians 5:16
"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
The world is moving away from God.
👉 We cannot afford spiritual carelessness.
2. Because Satan Is Active
📖 1 Peter 5:8
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
Awareness protects us from spiritual attack.
3. Because Opportunities Are Limited
📖 John 9:4
"I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work."
We must recognize the opportunities God gives us.
4. Because God Is Always Working
📖 John 5:17
"But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work."
God is at work around us every day.
👉 Spiritual awareness helps us join Him.
III. Areas in Which We Must Be Aware 🔍
1. Be Aware of God's Presence
📖 Psalm 139:7-10
"Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me."
God is always present.
2. Be Aware of Temptation
📖 Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Awareness helps us avoid unnecessary failure.
3. Be Aware of Divine Opportunities
📖 Colossians 4:5
"Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."
Every day presents opportunities to serve and witness.
4. Be Aware of Others' Needs
📖 Philippians 2:4
"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Spiritual awareness includes compassion.
IV. Jesus Walked Aware ✝️
Jesus continually recognized the needs around Him.
1. He Saw Zacchaeus
📖 Luke 19:5
"And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him..."
2. He Saw Blind Bartimaeus
📖 Mark 10:51
"And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?"
3. He Saw the Woman at the Well
📖 John 4:7
"There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink."
Jesus was never too distracted to notice people.
👉 Walking aware means seeing people the way Jesus saw them.
V. The 6 Keys to Walking Aware 🔑👣
1. Priority — Seek God's Will Daily
📖 Ephesians 5:17
"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is."
2. Persistent — Stay Spiritually Alert
📖 1 Peter 5:8
"Be sober, be vigilant..."
3. Purpose — Live Intentionally
📖 Psalm 90:12
"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."
4. Plan — Guard Against Distractions
📖 Luke 21:34
"And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life..."
5. Place — Position Yourself Near God
📖 James 4:8
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."
6. Process — Watch, Pray, and Respond
📖 Mark 13:33
"Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is."
👉 Awareness requires action.
VI. The Invitation — Are You Spiritually Awake? ❓
👉 Are you noticing God's presence?
👉 Are you recognizing divine opportunities?
👉 Are you aware of spiritual dangers?
👉 Are you sensitive to the Holy Spirit?
📖 Romans 13:11
"And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep..."
Will you choose to walk aware?
VII. A Simple Prayer 🙏
“Father, open my eyes to see what You are doing around me. Help me to recognize Your presence, Your opportunities, and Your leading. Keep me spiritually alert and sensitive to Your Spirit. Teach me to walk wisely and aware each day. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
VIII. Your Walk Is Growing 👣
When you walk aware:
👉 You recognize God's activity
👉 You avoid unnecessary pitfalls
👉 You seize divine opportunities
👉 You become more sensitive to the Holy Spirit
👉 You influence others for Christ