I like to hike. I’m not sure why. It’s just walking. Most anybody can do that just about anywhere. Even so, not everybody goes everywhere. I guess that’s the draw and the challenge of hiking for me. The real fun in hiking is all about the places where some people can’t and most people don’t go.
The trail to the top of the mountain with the beautiful view is usually long, winding and difficult. I’m not saying there aren’t beautiful views that are quick and easy to get to. There are. Though in my experience, those places are usually filled with car traffic, hotels, hot dog vendors, and crowds of people. No. If you want to see the place that few people get to see, if you want to quietly adore God’s magnificent creation in a remote natural theatre, it usually means enduring a difficult path to get there. And so it is with life. To get to those special places in life often requires we take the road less traveled and endure a long and arduous journey. If it’s anything like my experience hiking, it’s always worth it.