In 1924, two men set out to conquer the ultimate mountain climbing prize... to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Their first attempt failed miserably... part of the team died along the way and those that returned home felt an overwhelming sense of failure. Soon after, the same two men tried it again... and had the same result. A press conference followed the second try and the men were asked if they’d ever try again. Here was one of their responses: “’Everest, we tried to conquer you once, but you overpowered us. We tried to conquer you a second time, but again you were too much for us. But, Everest, I want you to know that we are going to conquer you, for you can’t grow any bigger, and we can!’”
As you listen to this today... there may be a mountain standing in front of you. It might be finances, relationships, self-worth, debt... every mountain is different. But let me assure you... every climber is not. Every single person has the opportunity to connect with Christ... and in turn... has a power source that is unmatched. Philippians 3:14 tells us that we can do ALL THINGS through Christ. He is the source of our energy... the strength in our weakness... and is there to help us back up when we fall. Feeling overwhelmed by the mountains in your life? Stop trying to climb them without Jesus. He knows the way to the summit and will carry you if you’re willing to let Him.
