City on a hill- part 2

On Wednesday, September 29 at 9:45 P.M., my hiking partner Jim and I made it out of the canyon.  Granted, it was later than I desired, but we made it out of the canyon.  The last three hours that we hiked out in the dark gave me new insight into these words of Jesus - a city set on a hill cannot be hid. (Matthew 5:14).

As the light disappeared and darkness took over the sky, we saw where our hike began on the other side of the canyon.  The lodge where we had a wonderful dinner the night before reminded us where we had been.  After a few switchbacks and climbing out of the canyon, lights on the south rim told us that our destination was in sight.  More importantly, the lights told us that our hike was about to come to an end.  But either at the beginning or at the end, it was good to know that there was a light leading the way.

What a blessing it is to know that the Lord is my light and my salvation.  As we look back and see where we have been, we see that God has been with us and provided us light.  As we look ahead, we see that God is with us and leading us forward. 

But there is a humbling realization, Jesus said you are the light of the world.  We see that God is with us through our fellow brothers and sisters in faith.  God is with us through our Christian family and friends.  God speaks to us through  His Word, but God hugs us through our fellow Christians.  As we encourage one another, we share the light.  As we live out our Christian life, we share the light.  As we share God's message of hope with the world, we share the light.  Many people are walking in darkness.  They need us to be part of the city built on a hill that shows the light and hope that refuge is near.