The sidewalks and steps were a bit icy yesterday after my afternoon class. As we walked out to our cars, my friend Alex from Ukraine was walking with me talking about his trip to South Dakota. As we walked down the steps, I slipped only a little on the icy steps. Alex grabbed my arm and held it as we walked. He was making sure his teacher did not fall on the ice. He told his son to carry my laptop bag for me too.
It was a bit humbling and almost embarrassing to have someone hold onto my arm to make sure I didn’t fall on the ice. I have walked on icy sidewalks many times in my life. But the thought occurred to me that Alex is my brother in Christ. I also realize that in his eyes I am older, and so in his culture out of respect, he made sure I was okay.
As I thought about it afterwards, I thought about how that brief moment reflects how Jesus is with us, with me. So many times in my life Jesus has held me up when I could have fallen down. So many times he has made sure I was okay. I often think of John 10:27-30:
“ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Nothing, No One, can take us out of the hand of Jesus. He grabs on to us and never lets go. We are eternally safe in his hands.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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Matt, it’s so amazing to “walk” with our brothers and sisters in Christ. God has us, and our siblings hold our hands too on slippery sidewalks. I don’t know where I’d be without fellow friends. Sending prayers and blessings!
Thank you for prayers. How are you doing?
It is wonderful to have brothers and sisters in Jesus walk with us
You’re welcome, my friend. Amen! I’m hanging in there. This last treatment knocked me down a while. Although my blood counts and energy will both be low for quite a while, I’m feeling better than last week. I just take one hour at a time! Take care and blessings for a well-deserved weekend!
Beautiful, Matt! So thankful for the hand of God who upholds us!
He has got you 🙂
Love this!! Great example of brotherly love that points to Christ!
We’re blessed that Jesus is always with us and holds us up even when we slip!!
Blessed indeed.
Are you cooking Christmas dinner or is Paige?
lol I think I’ll make a soup and so will my mom, we just keep it simple.
canned soup?
Lol no the real deal!!
Wonderful analogy. So many times, I have almost slipped but God reached out and grabbed my arm. His protection was with me.
I am so thankful God is ever present.
He protected you from the alligators in Florida 🙂
Yes He did 🙌🏿
It reminds me of the Proverb that says two are better than one. If one falls into a ditch, the other will pick him up. The love shown by these brothers to you is awesome. Although you have walked on slippery sidewalks, they were able to support you. A wonderful example of love!
My Ukrainian friends are wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ
😊