In the Passing

This spot along the road, clearly marked the occurrence of an accident. A life was lost here. Yet what caught my attention was that with the passing of time, grew such beauty. The simple white Cross is now surrounded by wildflowers. It is encircled with its own living, blooming, Summer bouquet.

And while the person who perished does not rest in this space—neither in earthly or eternal form—it is a striking display to us in a spiritual sense. Jesus died for us, to give us this kind of vibrant life. And when our life is over—the one we lived—has the ability to leave a thriving, lasting impression.

Dear Jesus, let there be seeds of faith and a rainbow of Your love, like a wildflower bouquet. May Your character be displayed long after we are gone. For when we become Your child, You come to live in us, through us, to grow fuller and become more and more alive. May the passing of time draw us to be more like You. And may we bring others into the circle of Your family. Amen.

Life does not end with a marker. It is our choice on what remains and where we spend eternity. May we each strive, not just to be a place holder, but a hope-giver, way-maker, so that others may come to know Jesus—before their time is past.

In passing by this scene, I saw a lesson of how we can pass the gift of life, on. May the Cross of Christ empower us to share the love of Jesus, until we are a living, blooming—fragrant bouquet before the King.

1. What do you pass-by every day, that God may be using to get your attention?

2. What can you change today, in order to leave a legacy of faith, and a clear trail that you walked with Jesus?

3. Who do you pass-by, daily, that you perceive as an interruption, that Jesus may be wanting you to see as an opportunity to share His love?

“You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others. Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them. For love is supreme and must flow through each of these virtues. Love becomes the mark of true maturity. Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, who called you to peace as part of his one body. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3: 12-15 TPT

It is no accident when we decide to make loving God and others such a priority—that those that we pass everyday—know that we belong to Him.

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