From Selma to Scotland
Friday, February 2, 2024
“Holy wonder will lead you to grateful worship and heartfelt thanksgiving.” – C.H. Spurgeon
Deanna and I have a very short bucket list. I desperately want to make a golf and sightseeing trip to Scotland and we both want to take a cross-country trip in an RV.
Our trip to Scotland would include stops at Edinburgh to see the famous Edinburg Castle on Castle Rock, Old Town, and the Royal Mile. I’d also love to visit St. Andrews to see the Old Course and Old Tom Morris’s workshop. Of course, a visit to Scotland wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Oban, on the Firth of Lorn, where my ancestors once lived… and lots and lots of links-style golf.
As for our cross-country trek, some of the places on our itinerary might include Selma AL (I am deeply interested in the roots of the Civil Rights movement), and Laurel MS (Deanna loves the home remodeling show that is filmed there). The Ozarks and Branson MO may be included on our itinerary, too.
However, the highlight is sure to be the Grand Canyon, which neither of us has seen in person. From my research, I have discovered that it is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep in some places. I can’t imagine the breathtaking view from the North and South Rims, our jaws dropping in awe and admiration at God’s creative genius.
And yet, as Charles Spurgeon says in today’s quote, there were no more spectacular sights in human history than Jesus being born in a manger, dying on a cross, and rising from the grave. As the “Prince of Preachers” puts it, “Who can be astonished at anything when he has once been astonished at the manger and the cross?”
Well said, Rev. Spurgeon! And well written, Isaac Watts, who wrote the hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” in 1707.
When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of Glory died;
My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.
“And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth.” Joel 2:30a (NKJV)
- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President
