There is something strong and solid about the mountains… it is that feeling of elevation too, as we sense a separation from the world below. The air seems so clear, fresh and invigorating… just the place to do some mountaineering.

Personally, I have always loved views of the mountains. It was probably the clincher which made me decide to buy our present house. Yes, the house was what we wanted, but to be able to see the mountain ranges was important.

Psalm 121:1-2 talks about lifting our eyes to the hills, a figure of speech for looking to the Lord for help; the one who gives us strength and watches over our lives. God’s first priority is the preservation and spiritual health of our souls. But the material and physical aspects of our lives are also important to Him.

Listen for a moment to the Bible words of encouragement given to Gaius a friend of John… “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health, and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3John 2. NIV. We all need to hear these words of encouragement… that God wants us to prosper.

To PROSPER… has such a strong meaning! It’s a word that gets a lot of mention in the Bible; God is good, and he only wants prosperity for every individual. We find that the Hebrew word for prosper basically means to push forward. I love this, for it gives the idea of advancing and being successful. The NT Greek word gives a similar meaning… to give us help on the road we are travelling.

God wants us to succeed in reaching our goals in life. It could be our chosen vocation… we can be successful for God wants us to prosper! It could be our health… we can recover for God wants us to prosper! Claim God’s success!