The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD – at the presence of the Lord of all the earth - Psalm 97:5
Living near the mountains we see, every day how beautiful they are shaped by God. Their beauty is especially made evident at sunrise and sunset, when the glow of the sun changes their color, and we praise the majesty of God’s handiwork. We love, being so close, having the great opportunity to be in those mountains on a regular basis. Whether hiking, driving, camping, there is something amazing about being in those wonderful mountains.
The mountains are majestic and large and full of the beauty of God’s creation. Yet at the command of God, or just in his presence, those mountains could melt like wax on a candle. The mightiest of mountains could become as flat as the plains of the mid-west. If this could occur to the mountains, whose beauty we enjoy, then why is it that a heart is so cold to produce mountains of its own, mountains of resistance, resentment, pain, regret. Would these mountains also melt in the presence of the same?
God created us in His image, yet humans often harden their hearts to God’s love and mercy because we become prideful. Even when we are open to the Lord and pray to him, often are hearts are still hardened because of our in ability to love others as God has loved us. The mountains of our hearts, then, become strong like the mightiest mountains on this earth. But they are still not too powerful for the love of God.
God’s perusing love works to melt those mountains, and help us find a peace within. God is after us, and God will never let up until He has us. God is more faithful than we could ever imagine. His presence is all over this earth; and we shouldn’t be blinded to it any longer…
Notice how bright the sun may be shining today, or how the morning dew glistens on the leaves of the plants. All this and much, much more are signs of the Lord’s presence; even the smile on the face of a friend or loved one, in the kindness of their voice. Everything is a reminded of God’s presence. So, as we are in God’s presence today, may we allow the mountain of anguish and strife that may be in our hearts melt like wax before His majesty and grace.
Grace & Peace,
Sam