“He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved.” Psalm 62:6
One of my destinations during my tour through Colombia in August 2017 was the Rock of Guatapé (El Peñón de Guatapé). It is the world’s second largest rock. When I got on the bus in the city of Medellin I made sure to get a window seat, so I could admire the scenic mountainous landscape of the Western Andean highlands. After almost two hours I spotted a giant rock on the horizon and was excited when I was able to see it close up. When I was standing in front of the rock, which is 220 m high, I felt in awe and kept looking up to the top. It is a remnant of a granite rock that has resisted weathering and erosion. History tells us that it was worshipped by the indigenous people who lived there in the pre-Hispanic era. After going up the 740 steps to the summit I was rewarded with breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. It reminded me of God who is described as a Rock in the Old and New Testament.
Rocks are strong, solid, and hard to move. Likewise, God never changes and you can always rely on Him. Circumstances may change, opinions may change, but God does not. He remains faithful through it all. “He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” James 1:17 (New Living Translation, NLT). Rocks are a safe and strong foundation to build on. You can build your life on God and His principles to keep you strong and grounded. When God is your Rock, you can outlast any storm in your life. “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.” Matthew 7:24–25 (NLT)
Rocks have the best lookouts. They offer spectacular views—the best sunrise and sunset vistas. You can see the landscape from a different perspective. Sometimes it can be hard to make sense of things when you are looking at them really close. If you are dealing with anything that is just too hard to handle or does not seem to make much sense, God can help you to get a new perspective.
Manuela Di Franca