Beyond Wildest Dreams
I usually learn more through experience than I do from lectures and books. Case in point is when I climbed the GrandTeton during my youth. There were moments of amazement and wonder and other moments of just wondering what in the world was I doing on the side of a 14,000 foot mountain. Exhausted, sore, afraid, and unsure, our guide persistently reminded us that the struggles could never outweigh the joys if we would listen to him, watch him, and trust him in our journey to the top. And amazingly enough, the climb was exhilarating. I saw beautiful sights and had enriching experiences that surpassed my wildest expectations.
The Christian life is full of amazement and wonder and at the same time can issue moments of uncertainty and fear. God, the author of life, knew that following him wouldn’t be easy…nothing worth having or doing ever is. He too promises that the joys will far outweigh the struggles if we would listen to him, look to him, learn from him, and live for him daily. And oh, the exhilaration of the spiritual sights and experiences that he brings us will excede our wildest expectations. All he asks is that we trust him.
“Do not fear for I am with you, do not be afraid for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)