Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
My hubby has an old, rickety ladder that belonged to my grandpa. It’s wooden and not very steady. Frankly, it looks like it could fall apart at any moment. I don’t blame him for being none too thrilled when he has to climb to the roof!
There’ve been times when I’ve suggested we get a good ladder, but he shuts that idea down pretty quickly. I don’t know if it’s because it was Grandpa’s or he just doesn’t want to spend money on something we use only a few times a year.
It’s bizarre! I picture him being on the top while holding onto the sides as the steps fall out. Listen, they aren’t even steps, I think they’re dowel rods. He’d be trying to walk on stilts! The little foot rests just happen to be there in my imagination. I’ve learned just to stay away when he’s using it. Nobody else seems bothered by this.
Yes, we all have to climb a type of ladder too in order to reach the next level, but we better make sure it’s standing firm so we don’t move back down in a very rapid way! There are too many times when we start climbing before our ladder is on steady ground. The higher up we go, the more we feel the sway. We won’t last too long at the top that way. All the hard work will be for nothing.
Make sure that your ladder is upright and strong where nothing can move it before you begin your climb. That way, you’ll be able to stay firm and steady while recognizing that your steps are blessed. You’ll be reaching the top before you know it! Not only that, you’ll have a much better chance of staying there.
