It seems as though every action movie has at least one scene where the hero is suspended over a large chasm on nothing but a shaky bridge! From classics like Indiana Jones to newer kids flicks like Kung Fu Panda, it seems as though movie goers love a good rope bridge scene. Perhaps it’s because there always seems to be more drama in this type of scene, or perhaps it because there are always alligators at the bottom of the chasm, who knows.

I’ve noticed a trend over the years though. Christians sometimes look at their relationship with God much like one of these rickety old bridges. They are on one side while heaven is on the other. The bridge they are crossing (which represents their relationship with God) is pretty shoddy. They take each step with care. But the problem is this is a bad view of our relationship with God. The Bible does not paint this tenuous relationship. When we trust Christ as our Savior there is no longer any question about it. We are on solid footing. When we act as though our relationship with God is like and old rotting rope bridge, we don’t live the way were free to through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Don’t believe me? Look up 1 John 2:1-2.

The next time your tempted to be timid, remember all that Christ is doing to keep you on solid ground. Our relationship with God is secure. We don’t have to fear falling from the span of the cross for there are no shoddy boards!

Community Questions:

How many movies can you name that have a rope bridge scene?

What are some signs in your life that you might be treating your relationship with God like an old rope bridge?