Tonight I am watching a bright orange sunset from a rooftop in Egypt. We haven’t even been out of the country for more than 5 days and I already feel myself wearing out slowly. I have a longing for home that I cannot explain and the year rises like a steep hill in front of me. As I sought Jesus on my emotions I was reminded of an experience I had in the December.
One afternoon my father and I went up to the mountain on the farm where we live. As we drove higher and higher I started to see the town more clearly and how all of the streets connect.
After a while we stopped at a rock. The view was spectacular. I could see the whole town in perspective and I was in awe of the beauty of the nature surrounding it. I looked down at our house, the valley and all of the cars hurrying of to their destinations. Suddenly the big buildings and busy streets seemed so small and I couldn’t hear the noises as much. I had a clearer perspective of the bigger picture.
In that moment of silence I realised how tired and overwhelmed I have been by my surroundings and responsibilities. I had been struggling to navigate myself through the business of everyday life, not knowing whether to turn left or right.
Like a breath of fresh air I could hear my Father’s voice-we could speak. I could tell him how I felt and listen to His voice in response.
Tonight as I watch from the rooftop I am reminded of how crucial these moments with God are. It is where we get direction and vision and strength for when we need to go back down to the rush of things. God is always inviting us to the mountains(or rooftops) with Him. But even more importantly to know and trust that God always sees our lives from a higher perspective. He sees our situations from beginning to the end. He is not influenced by the distractions that so easily overwhelm us. He sees, He knows. I want to learn how to rest in the fact that He is always with me, even in the midst of my overwhelming situations.
I want to accept his invitation to take me to the higher grounds and I want to learn how to live from there.
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