Earth Walk

_{By Martin R. DeHaan II}

After the Apollo XV mission, Colonel James Irwin related some of the high points of his experience. He told of weightless bodies floating free in the space capsule, the rising crescent of the earth as seen from the moon, and the triumphal splashdown before a watching world.

Irwin also spoke of the impact the experience had on his spiritual life. He said that from the lunar surface he sensed both the glory of God and the plight of earthbound man. As he came back to earth, he realized he couldn't content himself with being merely a celebrity. He would have to be a servant, telling his fellowman of a better way to live. Irwin concluded by saying that if we think it a great event to go to the moon, how much greater is the wonder that God came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ!

Because man walked on the moon, science and technology have made tremendous advances. But because God walked on earth, we know both our origin and our destiny. We can know our Creator personally, and we can live in His light. Through Jesus' sinless life and sacrificial death we have the joy of sins forgiven and an abundant life--all because God walked on earth.

Personal Note: Isn’t it amazing that because God came to earth and walked among men, we have the opportunity to go heaven and we can walk with God. Add to that the promise that He walks with us every day of our earthly lives. May those thoughts bring added dimensions to your Christmas!

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