Here I am, in Colorado at the end of May - absolutely loving it. Somehow, up here in the mountains, I really feel closer to the Lord. Last year I thought this was somehow just getting away from the norm, breathing the fresh air of a different spiritual climate. Although I think this is surely true, this year I find myself drawn into all that is “the mountain” and why God chose to create it.

After all, mountains are very important in scripture, used many times in various contexts, scenarios, and situations. I’m going to be studying some about “the mountaintop” this week and invite you to join me as you wish. Obviously, the mountain is geographically closer to heaven, but then again “the kingdom of heaven”, Jesus said, “is within us.” (Luke 17:21)

There is always much talk about “valleys” and why we go through them. We go through much discussion and study about the meaning of these times in our lives, and necessarily so. But I fear that perhaps, in the midst of this, the mountain is relegated to “that other time that is good”. Ironically, I believe a good study of the mountain (as a season as well as prophetic symbol) would actually help us gain perspective about the valley.

Perhaps we should meditate on the valley from the mountain as well as the mountain from the valley. In Joel, God calls His people to “get up to the mountain” that they might gain His perspective and His word for the hour. He wants them fully gripped with His heart, and He chooses the mountain to be the physical place for that encounter.

Expect more on this in the next few days, and as always, your feedback is greatly appreciated!