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KINGDOM ADVENTURE

Snowdon and Cadar Idris are actualities of
Isaiah 40:4, “a valley exalted, and a mountain
made low”. Cadar Idris and Snowdon were
once valleys but now the highest mountains in
Wales, and the valley between them was once
a mountain.

The curve of the strata or rock layers of
these two mountains proves this. Snowdonia’s
mountain ranges are volcanic in origin. These
are formed when a tectonic plate is forced
below the edge of another then magma is
pushed to the surface. The magma on the
surface, called lava, gradually turns into a
mountain. This is a profound analysis of the
scientists. However, the geologic time scale
given of millions of years is something I don’t
agree with. I believe the earth is young, as
written in the Bible. Can we find proof of this
verse in less than a million years? Yes, in
many places. One of these examples occurred
not after millions of years but only around 20
years after it erupted. That is the eruption of
Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines.
I experienced and saw the extent of
devastation that it brought, being the second
largest of the volcanic eruptions of the 20th
Century. It was ten times more powerful than For scientific people the whole event can be 40:4 means that every believer who is facing a
Mount Saint Helen’s volcanic eruption in expressed in symbols, formulations, equations mountain that is hindering their destination,
Washington, United States. One of the effects and computations based on science. If it is by their faith, God will turn it into a valley.
of Mount Pinatubo’s eruption as described by God’s will to express that verse in scientific
scientists is: “Huge avalanches of searing hot language and computations, the book would An assurance that not even the highest
ash, gas, and pumice fragments (pyroclastic be ten times thicker than the Bible. God had mountain can thwart the Word of God that
flows) roared down the flanks of Mount the Bible written in simple language that all is given to everyone who believes. No valley is
Pinatubo, filling once-deep valleys with fresh men can understand, yet most people ignore
volcanic deposits as much as 660 feet (200 reading it. How much more, if He wrote it in too deep for God to elevate, to give glory to
meters) thick. The eruption removed so much scientific terminology, would people withstand His name.
magma and rock from below the volcano reading it? Not even the most brilliant scientist
that the summit collapsed to form a large on earth would read it. This is because even Science is one tiny way of confirming what is
volcanic depression (caldera) 1.6 miles (2.5 scientists have specializations. written in the Bible. No one can describe the
kilometres) across”. (U.S. Geological Survey heights and depths of the meaning of every
Fact Sheet 113-97). Volcanic eruptions testify Even if the intelligence of all scientists born word in the Bible. It speaks differently
that the Word of God is true. Because of their since the beginning of time was put together, to any individual who reads it, but the
catastrophic effects, people couldn’t see God it would not come close to the intelligence of central message is that God loves the
speak in the midst of trouble. The loss of the God of the Bible. Intelligence and wealth people He created.
earthly life is a process that all human beings are man’s artificial glory on earth. But there is
must go through, whether there is a volcanic a glory everlasting available, that not a single The way that I have described Isaiah 40:4 is
eruption or not, though it is painful for those person or denomination can claim, and that an effort comparable to a fraction of a piece
who are left behind. is the glory of God. God never shares His
glory with anyone. Jesus Christ is One with of ash, in my attempt to show that God is
The sobering truth also reminds us that the Father. He is now sitting at the right hand an All Knowing. God is Omniscient and yet
judgement follows our lives on earth. Not of the Father. God highly exalted Him. His man’s eternal destiny is His concern. “For
only life, wealth and possessions on earth are face is like the sun shining in its strength. Jesus the mountains shall depart, and the hills be
temporary, but also the huge, immovable, Christ, who is the Head, reflects His glory to removed; but my kindness shall not depart
solid rocks that remain for thousands of years, His Body, which is the Church. The Church from thee, neither shall the covenant of my
at the designated time will turn into ash. on its own without Jesus will not give glorious peace be removed, saith the LORD that
Volcanic eruptions are catastrophic, but this light, because Jesus alone is the Light. hath mercy on thee.” Isaiah 54:10 (KJV) It is
also validates that God is good and can turn because of His mercy that He sent His only
ashes into beauty on earth and in heaven. The Loving Omniscient- All Knowing God begotten Son for the salvation of humanity.
Today Snowdonia Mountain Park, Mount The Bible is written in a manner that people The choice is totally up to us whether to
Pinatubo and Mount Saint Helen are among of all generations can understand, but that enjoy and receive His merciful act of love
the top tourist attractions that take pride in doesn’t mean it is hyperbolic or far from
their natural beauty and awesome landscapes reality. It is the book inspired by the Holy or not. The benefit of believing in Jesus is
brought about by extreme preconditions Spirit and so the Holy Spirit is needed to endless joy and beauty on earth and for
of nature. understand it best. Spiritually speaking, Isaiah the rest of eternity. n

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