The other day Steve and I hiked on a local trail along a
high cliff above the ocean. This trail was really fun to walk on because it
once was a road where we used to drive - a very treacherous road that washed
out often. More than once in the winter, parts of the road slid down the cliff onto
the jagged ocean rocks below. That is why the place is called “Devil’s
Slide.”
Now it has been shored up to be a safe walking trail, and the
road for cars leads away from the cliff through a tunnel. This construction
took many years to complete. During that time residents had to drive about 15
miles around the back of the mountain to get to the next town.
This reminds me of some of the exhortations in 1st
and 2nd Peter – where we are encouraged to continue in the faith,
make “our calling and election sure” and finally, to “grow in the grace and
knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
When we face trials and difficult situations in life, we
learn to trust him more. After a while, those places become easier and easier
to maneuver, like walking on a firm path instead of driving on a precarious
road on a high cliff. God teaches us to persevere, to grow, to depend upon him.
After a while, knowing him better even becomes the highlight of our walk - the
scary cliffs aren’t so scary anymore. Happy trails! Barbara
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