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Yesterday afternoon we walked up Elsie’s Peak. The last time I did it was a year ago. We parked a little below the start of the path and Riana came with Julian and I. They set off up the stairs, setting a determined pace…
It was warm – we took our time and stopped from time to time to enjoy the amazing view… this is Fish Hoek Beach side…we were about a third of the way up….
All sorts of interesting creatures…I was feeling ‘sluggish’…
…but we soon got to the mast…
It was then just a short scramble up the rocks to the top…what a fabulous view…
There was only one thing to do after that. Go out for tea and cake! We ended up at Ellie’s Deli where they have Banting Chocolate Cake…
It was ridiculously rich and filling. I would never have said it didn’t contain sugar or wheat. Served with fresh cream, I couldn’t quite finish mine. This was the picturesque view from our table…
A lovely place to recover from a warm mountain walk!
Beautiful spring weather we’re having. This morning, after church, I made lunch and David and Julian have just left for the airport…Julian’s quick visit over already!
This morning, I started reading Galatians. Paul writes (Galatians 1:11)
“I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up.”
The Gospel is what it is. It is God’s story. Matthew Henry says “Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour….”
The truth of the Bible provides a foundation that is rock solid in providing security for everyday life. When things are at their worst, I live in the knowledge that it’s not all about here and now. This life, with its trials and torments will pass. One day we will step over the great divide between our time-bound mortal life and the eternal one to come. I’m enjoying my life here on earth, but the life ahead is going to be a gazillion times better!
Keep the smile going.
God bless you!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Gratitude Pic… another view of the fairest Cape in all the world…Glencairn Beach in the foreground…Simonstown in the distance.
