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Vacation

Our family recently took a vacation.  We drove up to north Georgia for some time in the mountains.  After that we headed to Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky (that's a story for another time), and finished in south Georgia in Fitzgerald.

While we were driving through the mountains, Julie pointed out that from a distance the trees make the mountain look smooth.  Distance and perspective make a difference.  The truth is, much of what was under that treeline was rough, rugged terrain. The type that is hard to traverse.  Much of the rocky earth wasn't suitable for plant growth.  Just the hardiest plants survive.  

Isn't that the case with many of us? From a distance we look completely in control.  We look like we've got it together.  It is smooth sailing. 

Once you get closer, the view changes.  Our rough ruggedness is exposed.  All of our flaws can be seen. The challenges we face, battles we fight, are there under the trees. 

As we take this Christian journey we need each other.  We need others to get close enough to see our actual selves, not just the version that is seen from a distance. We do that by getting involved.  Get to know the people you worship with on Sunday. Go to a bible study class, take someone to lunch, join a lifegroup, or find a place to serve.  Put yourself in a place to let other believers see beyond your treetops. We are meant to do this Jesus Journey together.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.P- Philippians2:3‭-‬4 NIV

Be blessed and be a blessing,

Matt Ennis




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