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“This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
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The reflection below is by the late Gerhard Frost. Dr. Frost was one of my favorite professors while at seminary and like most poets he was reflective and thoughtful. He was also a man of great strength and compassion. He had a Lincolnesque bearing which commanded attention and a heart for Christ which made him transparent for the Gospel’s sake.
Dr. Frost wrote a number of books and poetic meditations. The following piece is among my favorites and comes from his book, “Blessed is the Ordinary.”
THESE RUDE FEET
In the Scottish highlands
a man of science knelt,
crouched in the morning dew,
the better to hold a microscope
over a heather bell.
Lost in the blue traceries of exquisite design,
he saw a sun-drawn figure,
the shadow of a man.
Gazing up into a shepherd’s face,
he quickly bade him look.
One long moment
the old man stood, beholding,
pierced by microscopic patterns
in the flower.
Then he spoke: “I wish
you’d never shown me that!”
“But, why?” was the surprised response.
“Because,” the old man said,
gazing at two worn boots,
“these rude feet have crushed
so many of them.”
These rude feet,
and this God’s day,
this most resplendent hour!
Father of mercies,
give me eyes,
make me aware:
I walk in Gift today.
“May the peace of God that passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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1 Minute Daily Word 