“Don’t let me forget to come back to the feet…”
Recently, I listened to a message by Bible teacher, Beth Moore, in which she spoke this statement. It wasn’t a main point. It was stated more as a reminder between her and the audience to keep her talk on track after sharing another story. However, this statement was what stuck with me. It has served as a continual reminder over the past several weeks.
“Don’t let me forget to come back to the feet…”
The past several months have been something else. They have often been difficult, lonely, and overwhelming. I have found myself feeling broken and weak. Yet, there has been joy, opportunity, love, and true depictions of community in the mix. 2020 has held some high highs and low lows for about everyone I know. In the midst of blessings, we've experienced great challenges and losses. This season has been emotionally taxing.
So what am I to do? What are we to do?
“Come back to the feet…”
Through the gospels, there are several instances of people coming to the feet of Jesus. This quote was first shared in the context of the woman with the alabaster jar in Luke 7. The “sinner”, as she was called, came before her Lord, pouring out all that she had at his feet. One of the most beautiful pictures of forgiveness, love, and grace.
Seeking healing for his daughter, Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet (Mark 5:22, Luke 8:41).
The woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit came to his feet (Mark 7:25).
The grateful Samaritan was found at the feet of Jesus (Luke 17:16).
The women who discovered the resurrected Christ bowed at his feet (Matthew 28:9).
Over and over, those who believed came before Christ in love, in tears, and in faith.
Sisters, He invites us to join in. To come to Him. To bow down at the feet of God and worship Him. Cry out to Him. Thank Him. Talk to Him. Ask of Him. Love Him.
Hebrews 4:15-16 says, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.”
Christ knows what we are going through. He longs to meet with us and help us in His mercy and grace. At all times, He invites us just as we are to enter the throne room. In the middle of this season, we can come before God and sit at the feet of Jesus. There, in Him, we will find all that we need.
*To view Beth’s teaching click here.