DAY THREE – Colorado Expedition

CENTRAL CAMP | BAIL-OUT POINT at 10,400ft. | MOUNT BLANCA | Dawn

We are up and eating. My coffee is black, my stomach is full, and my mind is as clear as the morning mountain air.

I am beginning to understand why Christ always went to the wilderness during so many tough ministry and life times.

Last night, while speaking to the group on trusting God with all of our hearts (Proverbs 3:5-6), there was an enormous sound like thunder behind me. I jumped a bit and all of the guys eyes widened dramatically. I turned to see what the commotion was, just in time to catch the last remnants of huge boulders tumbling down the mountain across the ravine we were camping in.

Later John asked me if the earth had ever moved while I spoke before. I laughed, but it jump-started started my thinking on the subject of whether it was coincidence or a God moment. Do I really have faith strong enough to move mountains (Matthew 17:20) or was I always right in thinking that was just a metaphor?

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Sunrise was several hours ago, officially, but we’ve yet to see the sun itself. Here in the mountains you see its effects long before you see the sun itself. There may be a metaphor there also.

The mountains that are bathed in the sunlight overhead are shining golden in the early morning light. It is beautiful and spectacular, but also humbling that God loved us so much that He created such beauty for our enjoyment.