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Scripture: Acts 2:25-28: For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’ Abridged: Imagine that we are walking along the beach and see two sets of footprints in the sand; one set belonging to Jesus, and the other set being our own. Then one set disappears as we absorb Christ into our heart and soul. Meditation: Many people have heard and love the poetic story of "Footprints in the Sand." It tells the story of two sets of footprints walking along the beach; one set belonging to a man or a woman and the other set they believe belongs to Jesus. When trouble comes, however, one set of footprints disappears. Later, when the man or woman meets Jesus, he or she complains that they had been abandoned in their greatest hour of need. Jesus replies, "I did not abandon you. I was carrying you. The one set of footprints you saw were mine, not yours." As wonderful and comforting as this story is, let us imagine another way of interpreting this spiritual journey with Jesus along the beach. It is a more challenging way that requires considerable spiritual maturity on our part and a willingness to follow the way of Jesus. Imagine that we are walking along the beach and see two sets of footprints; one set belonging to Jesus, and the other set being our own. Then one set disappears as we absorb Christ into our heart and soul. Wonderfully, we are carrying Christ into the world, walking along the shore, leaving one set of footprints in the sand. Prayer: You came to this world amid the meek and humble people. You walked among and taught the people who did not know the luxuries of the world. You healed the faithful and gave strength and hope to those who were rejected by the power of the world. You comforted and consoled the lonely and the broken hearted. When you ascended into heaven, you promised to be with us always among the meek, humble, poor, faithful, and those who seek comfort and consolation. We pray to be among these people, Lord Jesus, so that you will be with us. Amen Enter password: .