Casting a Long Shadow

Fox Run Regional Park, Black Forest, Colorado

Shadows don't have substance. As I hiked this trail I couldn't scoop up a handful of shadow and blow it into the wind. I couldn't pick the shadow and bring it home to be placed in a vase for my wife. Yet the effect of a shadow is real.

We covet shadows for their protection from the blazing sun. When wondering in the woods shadows help determine the time of day.

The Apostle Paul wrote the Colossian Christian, "For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong." Colossians 2:5 New Living Translation

Paul cast his shadow over the New Testament church. His influence was known in Colossae when he was jailed in Rome. His guidance to the Corinthians was needed when he resided in Ephesus. He was a wanted man in Macedonia when he was in Asia Minor.

How far is your shadow cast?  It's probably cast further than you think. A kind word to a stressed clerk might mean better sleep for that clerk later that night. A visit with a grieving family might influence someone to care for the elderly.

When we pick up our cross and follow Jesus we cast a long shadow of influence.

Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/

(Click on picture to enlarge.)

Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.