Saturday, October 16, 2010
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND
By Marion Smith
October 16, 2010
Recently I took a walk on Ponte Vedra beach, traveling at a
brisk pace. A jogger breezed by me, saying a friendly "hello." Behind
me were two elderly folks, ambling
along.
The footprints in the sand captured my attention, and I noticed a
visible difference in the three sets. The jogger's feet hit the sand
the hardest, leaving the deepest imprints. My footprints made a
shallow impression, and the strolling couple- almost no marks at all.
The depth of the print did not matter, for when the waves washed over
it and the sand was once more exposed, all the marks were washed away.
When we take our walk on the beach of life our pace is
immaterial. We may travel fast, slow or in between; but the most
important fact is the direction we are headed. Is the path we are on
taking us on a life long journey that Jesus would have us travel? Is
our goal set on Heavenly matters?
I believe each Christian has spurts of spiritual energy, times to
pace ourselves, and times of almost inactivity- a time of spiritual
replenishing and refilling.
In the same manner as the waves washed away the footprints, so the
shed blood of Jesus washed over each believer to erase the sin print
in our life. God has given us this wonderful promise in His written
Word. (1 John 1:7)
Thank you, Lord that you love us unconditionally. We may be moving in
the fast track, at a snail's pace or somewhere inbetween in our
service to You. We know your hands of love and compassion enfold us
no matter my speed. Thank you for allowing Jesus to shed His precious
blood so our sins would be washed away.
Marion Smith noles65@aol.com
comments and feedback welcome
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