Train Your Climbing Techniques

Isaiah 40:9
You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”

First of all, our knowledge of Christ is somewhat like climbing one of the mountains in Wales. Actually, when you are at the base you see only a little: the mountain itself appears to be only half as high as it really is. Hence, confined in a little valley, you discover scarcely anything, but the rippling brooks as they descend into the stream at the foot of the mountain.

Nevertheless, climb the first rising knoll, and the valley lengthens and widens beneath your feet. Principally, go higher, and you see the country for four or five miles around, then you are delighted with…