Mountainous Climbing

Fact: mountain climbing is not yet an Olympic sport. Fact: there is lots of mountain climbing in Olympic National Park. Hmmm??

Now, with mountain climbing (as with many other things) there are accompanying difficulties: it’s largely uphill, pestilence may be involved, sometimes you get rained or snowed or lightninged on, and if you’re of a certain fashion persuasion, earrings may be lost. All these things and more can contribute to a generally difficult and sweaty experience (notice how this is like life in general).

After having spent a lot of time thinking about mountain climbing, and of course doing lots of climbing visualization drills on my couch, I’ve learned a thing or two. Sometimes it doesn’t matter which path you take because they all lead to the top. Sure they may vary, but mostly in scenery, amount of fun, terrain, and number of pleasant places to snack.  However, other times there is only one safe path to take. Often this path does not head right to the top. It takes odd turns and may even go down before going up! But it is the only way to the top!

Chasing the Jesus can be like that. Sometimes God affords us all sorts of options on which way to go. The exact path isn’t as important as long as you incorporate the wisdom and passions He has armed you with. At the right time and as necessary, God will make it clear to you what changes need to be made (big or small). And then it is very important you obey! Think about it this way: GOD is the one who invented the concept of the mountain. GOD is the one who made you. AND GOD is the one that REALLY wants to see you make it to the top. So quit your worrying, have faith, keep seeking God, and move those feet. (Bible)