From 1980 Guideposts
Genesis 28:15 Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest...
In Maryland's Patapsco State Park there used to be a swinging bridge. It hung suspended from the trees by a stout cable, and it led to the playground on the other side of the Patapsco River. Swaying back and forth, it offered a challenge to all us children.
In all the years that I went to the park, I never heard of a time when the bridge didn't hold. And yet, I was never quite sure that it couldn't fall. Sometimes I would stand at the edge, procrastinating, building up the nerve to take that first step. But because I didn't want to be left out of the games, I always crossed.
There is a bridge that links us with God, too. It's called faith in Jesus Christ. If you want to know the joy that awaits you in God's kingdom, you must use that bridge. But remember, there is no way across without taking that first step.
Thank You Lord for Your Son Jesus Christ, the bridge that leads to Your kingdom. Help each of us take that first step, in whatever the Lord has in mind for us today. Help us trust Your leading and boldly step out in our faith in Jesus Christ today & always. Remind us that the first step is sometimes the hardest, help each of us rely on You to get us moving. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Genesis 28:15 Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest...
In Maryland's Patapsco State Park there used to be a swinging bridge. It hung suspended from the trees by a stout cable, and it led to the playground on the other side of the Patapsco River. Swaying back and forth, it offered a challenge to all us children.
In all the years that I went to the park, I never heard of a time when the bridge didn't hold. And yet, I was never quite sure that it couldn't fall. Sometimes I would stand at the edge, procrastinating, building up the nerve to take that first step. But because I didn't want to be left out of the games, I always crossed.
There is a bridge that links us with God, too. It's called faith in Jesus Christ. If you want to know the joy that awaits you in God's kingdom, you must use that bridge. But remember, there is no way across without taking that first step.
Thank You Lord for Your Son Jesus Christ, the bridge that leads to Your kingdom. Help each of us take that first step, in whatever the Lord has in mind for us today. Help us trust Your leading and boldly step out in our faith in Jesus Christ today & always. Remind us that the first step is sometimes the hardest, help each of us rely on You to get us moving. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
