Thursday, June 16, 2005
STUMBLING
STUMBLING
Contributed by Marion Smith
"God is able to keep you from stumbling." Jude 1:24 Although he was almost three, and could walk and run very well, our grandson's new church shoes gave him a bit of a problem. Tanner would take a few steps and then stumble and fall, over and over again. He would get himself off the floor, dust off his pants, and try again.
Even I, at my ripe old age, have stumbled in more ways than one. I have walked unsteadily in new shoes, and I have also tripped in the spiritual realm. I have allowed fear, difficult circumstances and health issues to cause me to stumble and take my eyes off Jesus.
We are told in the Bible that Jesus can keep us on our feet, standing tall and bright in His presence, and is able to keep us from stumbling and falling. Oh, that we would keep our eyes on Him rather than the circumstances in our lives.
The next time I feel overwhelmed, I hope I will sing the song, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace." I hope you will do the same. marion smith
Contributed by Marion Smith (noles65@aol.com)
Comments/Feedback are welcome
Contributed by Marion Smith
"God is able to keep you from stumbling." Jude 1:24 Although he was almost three, and could walk and run very well, our grandson's new church shoes gave him a bit of a problem. Tanner would take a few steps and then stumble and fall, over and over again. He would get himself off the floor, dust off his pants, and try again.
Even I, at my ripe old age, have stumbled in more ways than one. I have walked unsteadily in new shoes, and I have also tripped in the spiritual realm. I have allowed fear, difficult circumstances and health issues to cause me to stumble and take my eyes off Jesus.
We are told in the Bible that Jesus can keep us on our feet, standing tall and bright in His presence, and is able to keep us from stumbling and falling. Oh, that we would keep our eyes on Him rather than the circumstances in our lives.
The next time I feel overwhelmed, I hope I will sing the song, "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace." I hope you will do the same. marion smith
Contributed by Marion Smith (noles65@aol.com)
Comments/Feedback are welcome
