Make Mobility a Priority

“Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp.” Numbers 9:17 BSB

In an interesting article about runner mobility published by Runner’s World magazine last week, the writer said: If you’re a new runner, it probably seems like you have a lot to accomplish, like getting in your miles, testing gear, fine-tuning your hydration, and learning about different types of workouts (what’s a fartlek?). Maintaining a consistent mobility practice probably doesn’t get a top spot on your list of priorities. But it probably should… A regular mobility practice can support you as a runner (and in your everyday life) by keeping your joints healthy and functional, priming your muscles for activity, and combatting the hours most of us spend sitting hunched over screens.

And you know, when it comes to making mobility a priority, you and I would do well to follow the example of the Israelites who would move or set out “whenever the cloud was lifted” and stay put “wherever the cloud settled.” That means when the cloud moved, Israel moved; and when the cloud stayed, Israel stayed—obedient whether it was for a few hours, a few days, a few months, or even a year.  They only went where the presence of God led them, and they only stayed where the presence of God stayed. Do you just love that or what?  

So if you feel the Lord calling you to move today, then move my friend. You may not understand His timing or His choice of where He is leading you but you can always be sure of this… wherever and whatever God leads you to will always be better than wherever and whatever God leads you from. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that You not only know what’s best for us today but for tomorrow and the rest of our lives. Help us to be obedient to the call to move whenever You say move and to stay put whenever You say stay put—knowing that You will supply everything we need along our journey and that Your presence will go with us. It’s in Your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!