We used to live in a third world country, Nepal. We lived in the capital city of Kathmandu. I used to walk to most places, as it was much safer than driving on the roads. But walking had its own dangers. Roads and sidewalks were very uneven and most had huge ditches and holes. So I learned to walk with my head down, looking out for the dangers.
I still walk a lot here in the states and much of the time I still keep my head down. But in the last couple years much of my walking has actually been hiking through scenic parks, riverwalks, and nature preserves. Now I am eager to see the beauty of God’s creation and be inspired, so I keep my head up more often. It would be a shame to miss the spectacular sights that are around me.
Psalm 27:13-14 says, “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Sights and sounds fill every moment of every day for most of us. These distractions can take our attention away from important things. God’s goodness surrounds us. But we often don’t behold it, because we are too busy with daily life. What a shame it is to miss such a majestic sight as the goodness of the Lord! We will see His goodness on this side of heaven, if we stop, wait, and look for it. Don’t miss it. Keep your head up! God’s goodness is here for you!
Reluctant Retiree 