Tony and Alan hiked the difficult path through the Labyrinth, Lemon Squeeze and the Crevice to reach Sky Top.
Dawn and I took a steep, but easier walking trail to the summit leaving us time to rest a bit along the cliff edge. Dawn was enthralled with the view, especially when she saw a hawk below her. “I’ve never seen a hawk from above before!”
Up on a pinnacle, we were given a tiny glimpse of what God sees all the time. From our normal vantage point, all we can see is the hawk’s underbelly. Our point of view is so limited, but God’s view from above is all-encompassing.
When we struggle to understand, it’s because we can only see what’s right around us. We are unable to see the bigger picture. When the ark finally rested on the mountains at Ararat, water still surrounded Noah and his loved ones. It was months before the water decreased and the mountaintops were visible, and weeks after that when Noah first sent out a raven, then a dove, to see if the water had receeded. Even after the dove returned with olive leaf proof, Noah waited. Even after he saw the dry surface of the ground with his own eyes, he waited. A month later, not just the surface, but the whole earth was dry, yet Noah waited. He waited to leave the ark until he heard from God.
When Tony & Alan scrambled through the crevice, they couldn’t see the summit. At times, they couldn’t see where to take the next step. But they had a trail map to guide them. When we are ark-bound, unable to see beyond our immediate circumstances, it may seem that there is no hope, no sure footing to stand on. But God’s promises are as sure a foundation as there is. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Ps. 18:2.
Mohonk’s gift shop sells a book, “A Rock With A View.” Surely, our Lord Himself is a Rock with a view.
How is your view today, my friend? Are you limited in what you can see? Can you trust that He who keeps the planets in motion keeps you in the palm of His hand?
I would never have climbed that but we find ourselves climbing these kind of mountains each day, I'm doing that now so I love that title and way to think about GOd. A Rock with a View. Perfect!
Susan:
The scene sounds wonderful. I like the view. Thank you for sharing.
You are very adventurous. What a beautiful place – it's so wonderful to sense God's creation that way.
Happy Mem. Weekend
Susan,
Thank you so very much for joining in prayer with myself and so many others at Arise 2 Write. I will be praying for your Dad! I have joined to follow and look forward to getting to know you.
Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
andrea
This place looks wonderful! Always wanted to go to the Catskills; your photos confirm it:) What a great analogy too. I want to be on that rock with a view with Him.
Have a wonderful, blessed weekend,
Karen
Think I'll have a place like that when I get to heaven…till then I'll probably not be giving tours of my abode. Isn't He wonderful!!!