Only One Set of Footprints on the Beach

The famous Christian poem about walking on a lonely beach, often associated with the “Footprints in the Sand” poem, is: “One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. And as the waves crashed, I saw two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one belonging to the Lord. Then I saw that for the most difficult and painful memories in my life, there was only one set of footprints. Turning to the Lord, I said, ‘Lord, when I needed you the most, why did You leave me?’ And God replied, ‘those were the moments I carried you.‘

When we are going through any life challenge, adversity or difficulty, be it personal, family, financial, health, job, friends or worries about the future, it’s so tempting to rely on one’s ‘feelings’ instead of ‘walking by faith.’ Truth is, often God isn’t always ‘felt’ but that doesn’t mean, my friends, that He isn’t there. We have to ask ourselves, “Are we only going to trust God when He makes His presence ‘felt’ or are we going to believe His promises in His Word regardless of our emotions? Huge question. God’s Word is very clear on this, “The Scripture “we walk by faith, not by sight” is found in 2 Corinthians 5:7. It emphasizes relying on God’s promises and trust in His guidance, even when circumstances seem unclear or difficult.

What are you facing today my friend? I strongly encourage you to dig deep down inside and “lean into” God’s power within you, through His indwelling Holy Spirit the Lord Jesus Christ promised to all His followers. After His resurrection, before His ascension into glory, Jesus faced His disciples on that hill and said to them, and to you and to me as well, recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  If you truly know Christ, at times, you may ‘feel lonely,’ but mark my words, you are never, ever alone, per God’s absolutely dependable promises in His Word! May they give you the strength, the guidance and comfort you need regardless of what trial you may face today or tomorrow.