McKenzie Gets High
The air at such altitude, in the foothills of the Himalayas, was incredibly thin and dry making it impossible to sweat despite the scorching heat. McKenzie’s blood pressure was far too high causing his face to flush like a beetroot. His pulse was beating so hard that he thought his head would explode and his heart would burst. The journey to Khoplang, a tiny village in the district of Gorkha, took two days walking. Much of the dirt road had been washed away by the frequent torrential rains making it heavy-going under foot for McKenzie and his Sherpa guide. Wading through the river in full spate was not an option, even although it would have cut hours off the journey. When the driver of an old truck offered them a lift, McKenzie and his guide jumped at the chance despite the exorbitant price they had to pay for the privilege.
McKenzie had an important meeting with, Chitra, the Chief Elder of the village. Chitra had some valuable information that may just expose the communist insurgent’s take-over of the former kingdom of Nepal. Their sweep had already started as they raped and pillaged their way towards Kathmandu. Was it possible to stop their wave of terror?....
Isaiah 52:7……How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
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Beautiful Feet
Isaiah 52:7……How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Mountains can be inhospitable, hostile places where people are few and far between. Therefore, when a visitor comes with good news, it is a most welcome sight. The feet that carry the messenger are beautiful! When the Lord Jesus Christ came over the Mount of Olives, it was to proclaim good news in Jerusalem. The religious leaders were offended and nailed His beautiful feet to a cross on Calvary’s hill.
Death couldn’t hold Him and, after His resurrection, He ascended back to heaven from the Mount of Olives. When He returns it will be to the Mount of Olives that will split in two when His beautiful feet alight there.
As we climb the mountain of apathy and apostasy it is to bring good news to those who are perishing. We tread in the footsteps of missionaries and martyrs who have gone before us and we do it in the name of Christ Jesus who has made our feet beautiful.
Lord Jesus, help us to walk in your footsteps. Amen
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