A few years ago, my family had a chance to visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona. It was in wintertime and was snowing. As a result, several flights were cancelled and we were trapped in the airport for several hours due to the snowstorm. Finally, we were able to fly-out after the delay. It was not until early morning 3 AM, the next day, we arrived at our hotel around the Canyon area. With a clear weather that morning, we were hoping to see great scenery of the Canyon.

When we went up there, we were surprised to see the whole Grand Canyon area was covered with snow. The snow adds difficulties to our travel and hinders our sightseeing – some of the Canyon areas were closed and we had to return early because of the weather. We decided to try our luck the next day. This time, it was not snowing and we had a better chance to see the Canyon. Looking at the continuous mountains and rocks carved by the Colorado river, my wife and I said, “Wow!” at the same time — we finally saw the astounding layer upon layer landscape of the Grand Canyon. I can only say it is an amazing and incredible handwork from God. Facing the steep-sided canyon, it lets me think of the hymnal “Rock of ages” – “萬古磐石為我開， 容我藏身在主懷… Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee…”

My dear friends, in your journey of life, what mountains do you face? Sometimes, it could be your health, or your work, or your family or your pursuits. What can you do when you face with these difficulties? A brother in the Lord whom I have known was diagnosed to have a cancer disease recently. His family suddenly fell into a turmoil state – family income severely reduced and normal life was interrupted. It is like a mountain of difficulty suddenly added on top of them. In facing with this life storm, the brother was not discouraged. He continues to entrust himself and his family to the Lord – witnessing his belief on internet social media and to his church families constantly.

As apostle Peter indicated, we should not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on us to test us (1 Peter 4:12). What we can do is to depend upon God’s grace, since we believe that He is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let’s imagine that even the rock of ages in the Grand Canyon can be spliced by God, how can we not trust Him to protect us and to lead our life? Therefore, my friends, I encourage you to put your hope and the mountains that you are facing now to this “True” Rock of Ages – Jesus Christ, He will give you a different viewpoint of your life that you have never dreamed of.