Don’t just walk on them
According to the podiatrists and folks who fit runners for proper shoes, we don’t pay enough attention to our feet. I think they are probably correct. I tend to not think about my feet at all until something goes wrong; I doubt I’m the only one.
The general indifference to our feet, and probably feet in general, makes our Old Testament lesson so striking. It says, in part, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news.” (Isaiah 52:7 NLT) I find it interesting that the messenger and the messenger’s news are so good even their feet are beautiful. So what might this good news be? The good news is that God loves you. God is not judging everything you do, looking for a mistake. God is not looking for a reason to condemn you. I know this is tough for some of us to believe but it’s true. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17 NRSVUE) Those aren’t my words, but they are the words of good news. The sermon today isn’t entirely about this good news but focuses on how some people work it out.
I hope you find good news in these words;, if you don’t, please let me know. If you have any comments or questions please drop me a line as you are inclined and able.
Blessings,
