Give me this mountain!

Give me this mountain. Those were the words of Caleb the son of Jephunneh in Joshua 14:12 concerning Hebron. They are also the words that have been running through my head for several weeks. For me, they signify a particular mountain in western Kenya: Mt Elgon.



At least twice during my freshman year at Bethany, people shared with me prophetic pictures involving a literal mountain I would cross (compared to a symbol of challenge). This mountain became special to me last spring. I cannot explain why, because words cannot do justice to the reason.


This week while scanning the bulletin board that hangs in my church in Texas, my eyes stumbled upon a missionary newsletter which spoke of my mountain. Imagine my excitement as I memorized the missionary's web address and the fire within my heart being fanned into a bright, burning flame. I had looked around for someone with whom I could share my excitement, but no one happened to be in the hall then, leaving me alone with a broad grin and gleaming eyes.


I can't say exactly what significance Mt Elgon will have in my life, but I can't help feeling homesick as I gaze at pictures of a place I've never been.