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Further up
Path, just off side a spell, was a camp. A camp of people, setting up camp! Tents going up and tents coming down, all at same time. People mulling around, organizing this and organizing that. Some were starting little camp fires and some were fixing food, all into activities of a camp. Scattered throughout area were many such camp sites, full of people. Some staying in groups within camp, some hanging around fringes waiting for an invitation to come on in. But, all were very preoccupied in camping. Strange as it may sound, Path was always right there along side of each camp. Every once in awhile a few would pack up and head back out onto Path, by two's, threes, or foursomes. Not many ventured off alone from camp. Some looked as if they would never leave camp; they has settled into it so securely. These were in for long haul and had claimed their piece of camp personally.
Swinging my attention to other end of Path, into my sight came people running blithely in such stupendous freedom. Effortlessly running and talking at same time, each jogging along with obvious joy. Some were calling to others to join them, some beckoned with waves of arm. Some didn't care and just shot ahead of them all, faster and faster they went, till out of sight! A few would back track and try to join with others. It looked like each was enjoying run as much as company of others. Not a one looked tired or sweaty , or even drained, from continuous exercise. All must have been well trained athletes.
Seeing a valley come into sight, was next. It was full of trees and Path stretched along side a stream as it made its way through trees that became a forest further on. All looked peaceful, but ones on Path in valley were walking very slow and meticulous. Each step, by step was heavy and purposeful. Little talking was heard and each person on Path did not look up much. Many took long cool drinks from stream and splashed refreshing water onto their faces. This seemed to revive them so they continued on, looking toward end of valley ever so intently.
Next came a mountain and many people were scattered everywhere on Path. Climbing, climbing, climbing. Each looking earnestly to top of mountain. It was a good thing they had Path to follow, since mountain was vast and it would have presented a much more difficult task. Thankfully Path was well kept, so each traveled steadily upward. Many held staffs in their hands and used them to lean on to help maintain their balance. The staffs appeared strong and useful as they dug into Path and helped each one gain more ground and keep their feet sure on Path in front of them. None stumbled or fell, but progressed step by step. It seemed that rest was not thought of, just strong determination to get to top of mountain persisted in each person.
Once at peak, each would linger in small groups where they would smile and shake hands and share some of their experiences along Path. Never too many cluttered mountain peak, since new ones would constantly arrive. No one even sat down to rest. Each seemed eager to keep their pace going and start downward trek to bottom of mountain. Again, these must be some more athletes. Just watching them seemed exhausting to me, but I knew deep down inside it wasn't even phasing them! Another great sight to behold.
As Path left my sight, I returned back into my chair contemplating with Lord. What on Earth did I just see? It all happened in just a few minutes, yet it felt like it had been much, much longer. Was that a mini vision? Was it a vision at all? My mind had travelled into a supernatural scene. My mind had travelled? What on Earth!
No it was not of this Earth... it was a special revelational truth that set me free. Never again have I questioned this one or that one. .. this Church or that Church. I tend to Path that is set before me! Hopefully I can share a few miles along way with a few dear friends. But, I remain ever so thankful for The Path that was shown to me and truth that set me free - free to keep on going!
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