Day 6 - Steps

Saturday started around 7:30 a.m. A cold front has moved into town, so it was a bit chilly around the house. That's O.K. - nothing a hot cup of coffee wouldn't cure.

This was a day of steps.

Around nine this morning I headed over to the local coffee shop to prepare for some teaching on Sunday. I can't do this in one sitting. For me this is a process requiring several steps. Early in the week, get a direction. Middle of the week, flesh out the thought. Friday and Saturday it's a bagel and cup of "breakfast blend" while working out the details. Steps.

This week I've spent some time with Nicodemus and the "crowd" that followed Jesus. I've been reminded that both (one person and one group) came to Jesus in steps. Nicodemus at night. The crowd on dusty streets and hillsides. One came back at Jesus' death (Nic). Others turned aside when the new wore off (some of the crowd). More steps.

Then there's Jacob. He decided to make this the weekend for his first extended upright travel. That's right - he took steps. Earlier in the week he would take one or two. Today, off he went across the living room floor. Next week? Who knows - but more steps are guaranteed.

Saturday was a day to remember life is made up of steps. God, thank you for stepping into my world. And God, thank you for reminding me it's not my world.

One step at a time . . .