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| Ricketts Glen photo by Pam Williams |
"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
(John 20:29)
The path looked precarious, a sheer drop to a stony stream
bed on one side, and a damp rock wall covered with moss on the other. However,
I had been told that the beauty of what lay ahead warranted traversing this
narrow strip. But would it, really? Was I willing to take the necessary risky
steps to find the promised treasure for myself?
After carefully winding my way around the rocky outcropping,
I heard the rushing of water and looked up. A breath-taking waterfall—far more beautiful
than the words of others could describe—cascaded from tier to tier. I sucked in
my breath at the awesome sight. Yes, it was definitely worth the risk.
Aren’t the steps that lead to salvation a lot like walking
along that skinny pathway—requiring us to take steps that might seem pretty
risky at the time? Asking us to place our faith in Someone we can’t even see?
"Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:14)
Yet, those of us who have made the journey know that the
promise is true—there is a better life waiting. With salvation comes the priceless
treasure and awesome beauty of a real and loving relationship
with God.
Is it worth the risks—losing face, friendships,
relationships, familiar habits or whatever else holds us back? Yes! Most
definitely! Like the unexpected and breathtaking beauty of the waterfall, life
with Jesus holds so much more goodness, love and grace than we can ever dream
of.
“No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
and no mind
has imagined
the things
that God has prepared
for
those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Blessings!
Pam
©2014 Pamela D. Williams