Photo ©2003 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis
Monday, December 1, 2025
In 2003 Michael and his father invited me to join them on a cross-country circumnavigation of Glacier Peak. Most of the trip was off-trail in rugged mountainous terrain. I carried my first camera, a FinePix 2650. It was simple point and shoot boasting a 2 Mega Pixel sensor. In comparison, my phone now captures 50 Mega Pixels.
Today’s photo-parable captures the conditions that Michael and I experienced on the summit. The clouds were gathering quickly, an indication of impending storm. I took just enough time to snap this one photograph. Look for the light glow highlighting the rugged features of the mountain top. The surrounding darkness provides stark contrast. Beauty and life versus gloom and sinister darkness.
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life (John 8:12 KJV). Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee (Isaiah 60: 1-2 KJV).
Light shining on the mountain makes this photo worth sharing. Take away the beam of light and the image would be dull, flat, and lifeless. In the same way, life without the Savior is a life without hope or meaning. So, step into His light and live.