How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,
who brings good news, who announces salvation (Isaiah 52:7)
What do you think about your feet?
Most people don't think too highly of their feet. Most people I know tend to see their feet as one of the least attractive parts of their body.
Still, our feet, regardless of their aesthetic beauty, are indeed beautiful as they propel us toward actions and words that proclaim and witness to the Gospel; whenever and wherever we invite and exhibit peace with another, bring reconciling words that offer hope and grace to another's pain, and share the message of Jesus' love with a hurting and broken world.
While we may have ugly, stinky, and smelly feet, they are -- like our ugly, stinky, smelly sinfulness -- transformed into beautiful instruments of the divine grace!
I've always believed that this text from Isaiah should be the default mission statement for pastors. However it works for all the baptized. And it reminds us that God takes the less than beautiful parts of our bodies, hearts, and minds and can restore them and redeem them into places and spaces of peace, hope, and love!
Redeeming God, call us beyond our sin and ugliness into the hope-filled promise of your love. Amen.
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