By Pastor Douglas Brauner

Jesus is Always present No Matter What

This is such a small bridge spanning Mesa Creek. I have hiked over it numerous times and taken it for granted as a four to five steps jog to the other side. It’s not beautiful or picturesque. It’s solid, but that only adds to its invisible nature. I’m not afraid of walking over it.

I would not continue my hike if the bridge disappeared.

I’m old and jumping from one side to the other is certain disaster. I can visualize myself taking a mighty leap, pulling a hamstring, and landing in the middle of the creed, only to fall backwards and need assistance to climb out. I also wouldn’t take the time to remove my shoes and socks and wade to the other side. That would entail too much effort. No, I would turn around and continue my journey, missing the adventure of where this trail leads.

“Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6 English Standard Version

Everyday is a battle to remember that Jesus is my way to the Father’s loving arms. It is in Jesus, and Jesus alone, that I have the promise of forgiveness, life, and salvation. He is my bridge, yet more than a bridge. He is everything to me.

I was distracted when I used this picture for my morning devotion. I had laundry to do. The furnace guy was coming over. And I had both a wedding ceremony and a sermon for which to prepare. As I write this devotion today, and gaze out the window, I see a work crew repairing the gas line to our house. Need I go any further.

Distractions, distractions, and more distractions.

Even in our preoccupations with life, Jesus remains our way to the Father. Even when daily activities overwhelm us and we worry about the future, Jesus is our way to the heart of the Father. Even in the unresolved business of life, Jesus is our way to the heart and soul of our loving Father.

Jesus is your bridge to the heart and soul of your loving Father.

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