Not afraid of the snow

1/10/2014

On a snowy winter day, a man was laid to rest. He was an imperfect man, who lived an imperfect life in a imperfect world. I am hoping that strikes a cord with you. It should. It is also our life story, yours and mine. It is every human beings life story. Imperfection. But this man's story did not end with that word. For this man had something perfect in his life. He had the perfect Savior. The perfect Savior who offers forgiveness and love to all of humanity. This man knew that. And that is why he was not afraid of the snow of old age and failing health and mind. He knew where he was going. Though the journey was rough, very rough in every way during the last year of his life, he held on tightly to his Savior. A verse I think he held dear was this one.

For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him, until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12

That strong belief, that hope in the Savior and in His words, is an anchor which steadies us. It steadies us and gives us a resolve to prepare for 'that day'. One is not afraid of the snow when one prepares for it, as the worthy women did in Proverbs 31:21. I believe the man that was laid to rest on that cold gray day had spent his whole life preparing for his last day. Mistakes were made along the way, as they are in every one of our lives. It is not the mistakes, or our imperfections that matter. They are designed to give rise to His perfect gift of grace and mercy.

So I will ask you with the boldness with which this man was known for. Are you afraid of the snow? Are you prepared for 'that day'?

With thanks to Chelsea Anne who took and posted this picture to FB. Her words were," Until we meet again, Papa Mac."

Authors note: If you feel you need to learn how to not be afraid of the snow and prepare for 'that day', please contact me through my home page.

3 Comments

Lindsay Mast link

1/10/2014 19:54:20

Thank you, Robin. As someone who lives in a place that rarely getssnow, I see how inept we are when the threat is there, and the fear that comes out of it. I am always thankful for my old backpacking/cold weather gear that makes me more able to face it without going into a tizzy. There's a lot of spiritual application there that I will have to ponder... Love and miss you.

Teresa Strickler

1/10/2014 22:07:06

Working with elderly people in healthcare has exposed me to some of the struggles they have faced as their bodies and minds betray them. I do not believe that is sufficient preparation, however, for when those changes begin happening to me. One thing I have observed is the difference between those who became defined by their problems and the ones who could continue to smile and care for others was their faith in God and in the afterlife, the extent to which they walked with God daily. This blog serves as a call to me to take my daily walk with God more seriously. Thank you.

Karen

1/11/2014 21:18:40

Thanks for this beautifully written reminder that none of us belong on a pedestal. Whether we place another or ourselves on a pedestal - none of us belong there.
It is only our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lived perfectly as a human. And He humbly lived in perfect submission to His (and our) Father's Will.
May we each strive to do the same, while each day preparing for our final day as a human.

Welcome! I pray the words I write will encourage reflection within and deeper study of the Word of God, which is able to build us up, equipping us to be victorious as we journey through this earthly life.
May we all earnestly seek the things above, not the things of this world.