“I heard a gentleman say yesterday that he could walk any number of miles when the scenery was good; but, he added, “When it is flat and uninteresting, how one tires!” What scenery it is through which the Christian man walks—the towering mountains of predestination, the great sea of providence, the mighty cliffs of divine promise, the green fields of divine grace, the river that makes glad the city of God—oh, what scenery surrounds the Christian, and what fresh discoveries he makes at every step!” Charles Spurgeon
Great quote! Let’s expand on it a bit.
Consider the towering mountains of God’s predestining love—ancient, unshaken, standing firm before the world began. “For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29, BSB). Here is the grandeur of God’s eternal purpose, rising high above human comprehension yet offering a firm foothold to those who trust in Him.
Beyond the mountains stretches the vast sea of providence, deep and unsearchable. Its waves move at the bidding of an all-wise God, directing the course of history and the lives of His people. “The heart of a king is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases” (Proverbs 21:1, BSB). No wind blows apart from His command, no tide shifts without His decree. The soul that sets sail upon this sea learns to rest, knowing that the Captain at the helm never makes a wrong turn.
Then there are the mighty cliffs of divine promise, rising sheer and unmovable. “The promises of God are yes and Amen in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20, BSB). These are not frail hopes or shifting sands, but solid rock on which faith finds its footing. Every step forward reveals fresh wonders—a promise fulfilled, a prayer answered, a fear silenced. Who could grow weary when led through such a landscape?
And what about the green fields of divine grace, where the weary find rest? “He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters” (Psalm 23:2, BSB). Here, the soul is nourished, refreshed, made whole again after the toils of the day. Grace is no barren wasteland but a place of abundance, where strength is renewed for the journey ahead.
At the heart of it all flows the river that makes glad the city of God. “There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells” (Psalm 46:4, BSB). Its waters never run dry, for they spring from the very throne of God. Every step along the way, the believer finds refreshment in the living water Christ provides.
Does this not transform the walk?
Who could call it dull or tiresome? Every horizon reveals new wonders of God’s grace. Every valley, though shadowed, leads to higher ground. Every step brings us closer to that city where faith becomes sight, and the journey ends in joy.
How does this scenery shape your own walk with Christ?
Are you pausing to take in the view, to rejoice in the goodness of God along the way? The road of faith is no empty stretch of weary miles, but a path of ever-deepening wonder. Lift your eyes and walk on.
Cross References: Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 12:1-2
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