Romans 10:15
And how will anyone go and tell them unless someone sends him? That is what the Scriptures are talking about when they say, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace with God and bring glad tidings of good things.” In other words, how welcome are those who come preaching God’s Good News!
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Greg and I took a walk today on a trail near our house. We trekked some 2+ miles along a forested trail and enjoyed the late-afternoon sunshine, birds and squirrels chirping overhead, and the gentle trickle of water that washed across a creek bed. On the last stretch of the walk, I thanked God for two strong feet that get me where I need to go…and then some! My feet may not be small or dainty in appearance, but they do amazing things – like walk, run, hop, jump, and paddle in the water! In this regard, my feet are truly quite beautiful! Hopefully, your feet enable you to do these same things - and are equally “gorgeous”!
This particular scripture passage is a reference to Isaiah 52:7. So “beautiful feet” are spoken of twice in the Bible…once in the Old Testament – and again in the New Testament. These are not the “feet” that physically carry you from one place to another. This scripture refers to the “feet” of a messenger who brings God’s Good News to others. Now THOSE are some beautiful feet!
This is a time of year when we hear a lot about the message of Christ…how angels heralded His arrival…how shepherds and kings visited the manger and returned to their farms and villages to share this news with family and friends. But the message of this season serves as a reminder to us to spread this Good News to those in OUR midst…to share the glad tidings of all that Jesus has done for us - and will continue to do - with everyone we meet!
As Christians, every single one of us has a pair of “beautiful feet”. How do you use yours?
©2014 Debbie Robus
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