Mozaic Ministries
Beautiful Feet??
Feet – we take them for granted until they cause us pain or discomfort. Not many of us would describe our feet as beautiful. My husband's feet show evidence of many years of middle distance running, sometimes in his army issue boots, rather than trainers. I have 10 toes but only 9 toenails. I had a toenail removed as the result of a persistent ingrowing toenail. I was 12 years old and the doctor said to me at the time "you do realise you will not be able to paint your toenails". That was the last thing on my mind – I wanted the pain and discomfort to end. By the way, I do get my 9 toenails painted in the summer months.
In some cultures, to point your foot at someone is to insult them. Feet tread in the dirt of life. Incidentally, platform shoes – for men and women – were popular as far back as 600 BC. In the Middle Ages, they were the best way of elevating yourself above the sewerage running through the streets.
The prophet Isaiah described the feet of those who bring good news as beautiful. Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, urges us to take our beautiful feet and put on the shoes of peace with God. This means that wherever we tread, we will leave an imprint of God’s peace - Shalom. Shalom encompasses wholeness in spirit, soul and body.
So, I encourage you to take a long look at your feet. Acknowledge the bunions, corns and rough spots. Recall all the places they have taken you. Marvel at how they support your whole body weight and counteract the force of gravity. Determine to walk in wholeness.