While riding in the car, the old song, "Go Tell It on the Mountain" began to ring through the vehicle. I began to think of three major steps to both the natural and spiritual parallel to this song.
1. Look UP: "...And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." (Luke 21:25-28 KJV)
2. Hike UP: "The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments." (Psalm 119:61-62)
3. STAND and SHOUT: Saying, "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." (Isaiah 60:1-2)
Hiking a mountain involves setting your sights, climbing while refreshing yourself with water and rest along the way. Looking around you, you behold the hidden beauty, not seen from the ground. Reaching the top takes time, patience and strength of spirit beyond what the body wants to do in and of itself. The top provides a platform to shout the truth to all below and those still rising on the mountain.
I will say, 'He is, He loves, He forever will be the King. He seeks you daily and longs to hold you in the palm of His hand.' What cry to you carry up your hike today? Put it here on the screen for all to see.
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