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Moving Sidewalks
By Bobby Davis November 11th, 2025
“Walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.” Jeremiah 7:23
Some years ago, I traveled quite a bit with the television production crew from work. We’d always try to get to our gate early, and then they knew that I’d be taking off for some exercise—on the moving sidewalks.
I’ve always had a fascination with moving sidewalks! The first one was built for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and they’ve acquired all sorts of names over the years. In England they’re known as travellators, and in other places they’re known as walkalators, autowalks, and straightalators—but I just call them fun!
Sometimes I’d stand to the right and just watch the world go by. (After all, I know of no better way to just observe people. Some smile, others are excited, and still others seem preoccupied or annoyed. But most of the time I’d walk on the left, passing those who were standing, or those who were walking a wee bit slower. I’d feel the headwind on my face and get a rush of exhilaration that told me I was really going somewhere. I remember thinking many times, So this is why dogs love sticking their heads out the car window!
However silly that story is, as I walked back and forth, I always found myself thinking about God—and how moving sidewalks reminded me of His will for my life. You see, many years ago, I found myself in a dilemma where I couldn’t quite discern God’s will for my life, so I explained how I was feeling to one of my friends.
He just chuckled and smiled. “Bobby, if you feel you have to jump through hoops, change directions abruptly, and run around the block several times to fulfill God’s will, then you’re probably not. Just remember that God keeps it simple.”
After that, I remember noticing that moving sidewalks always move in a straight line—and there are reasons for that. I’m pretty sure you’d agree that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, so hopping on the moving sidewalk is like stepping onto God’s will. He takes me straight to where I need to be, and gets me there right on time.
Of course, occasionally I avoid the moving sidewalk and just take my time (and extra steps) to my destination. But I’m always grateful for the reminder that God’s will is the easiest way to get me to my destination—and back home.
Moving Sidewalks
By Bobby Davis November 11th, 2025
“Walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.” Jeremiah 7:23
Some years ago, I traveled quite a bit with the television production crew from work. We’d always try to get to our gate early, and then they knew that I’d be taking off for some exercise—on the moving sidewalks.
I’ve always had a fascination with moving sidewalks! The first one was built for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and they’ve acquired all sorts of names over the years. In England they’re known as travellators, and in other places they’re known as walkalators, autowalks, and straightalators—but I just call them fun!
Sometimes I’d stand to the right and just watch the world go by. (After all, I know of no better way to just observe people. Some smile, others are excited, and still others seem preoccupied or annoyed. But most of the time I’d walk on the left, passing those who were standing, or those who were walking a wee bit slower. I’d feel the headwind on my face and get a rush of exhilaration that told me I was really going somewhere. I remember thinking many times, So this is why dogs love sticking their heads out the car window!
However silly that story is, as I walked back and forth, I always found myself thinking about God—and how moving sidewalks reminded me of His will for my life. You see, many years ago, I found myself in a dilemma where I couldn’t quite discern God’s will for my life, so I explained how I was feeling to one of my friends.
He just chuckled and smiled. “Bobby, if you feel you have to jump through hoops, change directions abruptly, and run around the block several times to fulfill God’s will, then you’re probably not. Just remember that God keeps it simple.”
After that, I remember noticing that moving sidewalks always move in a straight line—and there are reasons for that. I’m pretty sure you’d agree that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, so hopping on the moving sidewalk is like stepping onto God’s will. He takes me straight to where I need to be, and gets me there right on time.
Of course, occasionally I avoid the moving sidewalk and just take my time (and extra steps) to my destination. But I’m always grateful for the reminder that God’s will is the easiest way to get me to my destination—and back home.
THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK DEVOTIONAL
Moving Sidewalks
By Bobby Davis November 11th, 2025
“Walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.” Jeremiah 7:23
Some years ago, I traveled quite a bit with the television production crew from work. We’d always try to get to our gate early, and then they knew that I’d be taking off for some exercise—on the moving sidewalks.
I’ve always had a fascination with moving sidewalks! The first one was built for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and they’ve acquired all sorts of names over the years. In England they’re known as travellators, and in other places they’re known as walkalators, autowalks, and straightalators—but I just call them fun!
Sometimes I’d stand to the right and just watch the world go by. (After all, I know of no better way to just observe people. Some smile, others are excited, and still others seem preoccupied or annoyed. But most of the time I’d walk on the left, passing those who were standing, or those who were walking a wee bit slower. I’d feel the headwind on my face and get a rush of exhilaration that told me I was really going somewhere. I remember thinking many times, So this is why dogs love sticking their heads out the car window!
However silly that story is, as I walked back and forth, I always found myself thinking about God—and how moving sidewalks reminded me of His will for my life. You see, many years ago, I found myself in a dilemma where I couldn’t quite discern God’s will for my life, so I explained how I was feeling to one of my friends.
He just chuckled and smiled. “Bobby, if you feel you have to jump through hoops, change directions abruptly, and run around the block several times to fulfill God’s will, then you’re probably not. Just remember that God keeps it simple.”
After that, I remember noticing that moving sidewalks always move in a straight line—and there are reasons for that. I’m pretty sure you’d agree that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, so hopping on the moving sidewalk is like stepping onto God’s will. He takes me straight to where I need to be, and gets me there right on time.
Of course, occasionally I avoid the moving sidewalk and just take my time (and extra steps) to my destination. But I’m always grateful for the reminder that God’s will is the easiest way to get me to my destination—and back home.
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