Reflections

Jeremiah 31:21a “Set up for yourself road marks, Place for yourself guideposts; …”

Guideposts are really necessary to see where you are going and where you have been.

I wanted to see Rainbow Falls when it was frozen. A couple of months ago, a friend told me, now is the time. I put on my Yak Traks. The snow on the stairs was 8 inches deep. There was a frozen 1 foot wide path in the middle of the steps.

As I was climbing, I could see where some folks had strayed off the path. Others had given up and turned around. I found comfort knowing I was following in the steps of those who went before me. I huffed and puffed and took rest breaks along the way. It refreshed me when I noticed the mileage markers and knew I was near my destination. I reached the first outlook and saw indeed the falls were frozen. Beautiful.

Now I began to head back down. I met a young couple along the way. They asked if I had indeed reached the top. I encouraged them and told them just to stay on the trail and they would have success.

As I reflected on that day, I realized my adventure was like my Christian walk. Matt. 7:14 says, “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. The trail was narrow. There were markers along the way. I had to take breaks to regroup. Some folks went off the trail and later came back on. Others turned around because the going got tough. A few moved forward and found courage knowing that many have gone before them.

As we travel along our walk with Christ, it is a pleasure to share what He has done in our lives. It is a delight to encourage others.

Charlie Meigs,

Seventh Day Adventist Church