GOD’S FEET

When the Bible speaks of God in anatomical terms, His eyes, His finger, His hand, His heart, and His feet, it does so accommodatively. We possess those body parts, and we know how they function. So, to speak of God having them helps us see certain characteristics He possesses. God is spirit (John 4:24). A spirit is not associated with flesh and bones (Luke 24:39). Yet, these are mentioned in Scripture to help paint a mental picture for us.
This is true when it speaks of God’s “feet.” Consider what the Bible says in this regard:

He treads our iniquities under them (Micah 7:19).
• He puts all things in subjection under them (Ephesians 1:22; Hebrews 2:8).
• He walks on the wind and the heaven (Job 22:14; Psalm 104:3).
• He treads on the high places of the earth (Amos 4:13).
• His steps are safe to follow (1 Peter 2:21).
• He walks with the righteous (Genesis 5:22; 6:9).
• He stands at the right hand of the needy (Psalm 109:31).
• He runs to meet the penitent (cf. Luke 15:20).
• He sets us in the way of His steps (Psalm 85:13).

Taken together, references like these point to God’s power, His purity, and His position. He can do whatever He pleases, but He will always do what is right. He will always stand for what is right and good. Therefore, we can and must follow in His footsteps. They lead us to the only place of safety!

–Neal Pollard