As I looked toward the horizon, the road ahead looked familiar. I had long since memorized each twist and turn, number of potholes, and unexpected bumps in the road. But on this particular day, the familiar looked strangely unfamiliar and the road stretched before me was paved with uncertainty.
Uncertainty fills my line of vision when I lose sight of God along the way. I often forget that my own path to redemption and ultimately to the cross is all because of Jesus. My own beginning and end is the story God chose for me and I can honor Him by reflecting His love to others. Today I walk humbly on the path that Jesus walked thousands of years before knowing He paved the way for me. The road Jesus walked was familiar and the end was certain. But even in His humanness, He asked, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26:39)
I pause to recall the number of times I question life’s challenges and struggles. The cry of “why” that is frequently on the tip of my tongue. And in this place of questioning, I look again to the story of a baby, born in humility and dire conditions, to become my Savior and yours. The beginning sets the stage for a life that to the shepherds, angels, and wise men looked glorious. And it was. Even in the middle when many misunderstood Jesus’ mission there were just as many who followed Him, sensing a truth that was greater than anything they already knew.
The symbolism of roads and paths is never lost on me. The connection I seek for deeper understanding always leads me to Jesus. And as we celebrate Easter today, let’s consider the story that marks the beginning and end of the Son of God. We have the incredible honor of matching our footsteps with those of Jesus. We can follow the path to the cross even on the days it feels hard. The death and resurrection is our way to redemption. It is the gift of life that Jesus graciously left behind as He accepted the will of His Father.
I often forget that my own path to redemption and ultimately to the cross is all because of Jesus. #deathandresurrection #Easter #Heisrisen @thedentedfender Click To TweetTo continue reading this Easter devotion, head over to The Dented Fender, by clicking HERE.
Good afternoon Mary. I read through to the end. In your posts leading us to the Cross, you continued to call it a journey. So many ends and so many beginnings yet to see for ourselves and for the world. Have a blessed rest of this given day, my friend and sister.
Thank you for reading and spending time here and there today. My whole life is a journey and as I get older I find that I will never stop learning and growing as I walk with God. It is such a blessing.
Like Michele, I had not heard about The Dented Fender. An intriguing name. Am going to read the rest.
Thanks for hopping over there. I hope you found out more about the ministry and saw other encouraging devotionals.
The Dented Fender is new to me! Heading on over to investigate!
It’s a local ministry that focuses on how God takes our brokenness and uses it to do something remarkable with and for others.