mckinleysthoughts: The Mountain Top

As the month of February begins to end, many organizations will get their last opportunity to close out Black History Month programs for 2024.

My thoughts today stem from the message delivered on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination, when Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” address was his final public speech.

“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” Speech Summary – eNotes.com

Today, depending on your occupation and how long you have been living, many can reflect on those words by Martin Luther King, Jr. with their own “Mountain Top” visions.

In my line of work in the military, the only way to get the message delivered was to find the tallest point on the map and look for a “Mountain Top or Hilltop” to place various antennas.

You might not be aware that communications works best at high places or points where mountain tops won’t interfere with the signal from one antenna to another.

As a leader, I did so while being deployed to Bosnia, Thailand, Korea, and Germany, with each having a particular outcome.

If you ask those who are Signaleers, they will tell you that you must sometimes go to the highest places to “get the message through.”

Getting the Message Through (army.mil)

It’s no different today with cellular signals with antennae placed strategically so that you and I get the best signals.

You and I have witnessed going from 4G to 5G evolution and beyond in some cases with the future of technology.

Little by little, I have continued to go beyond by receiving glimpses of what has been revealed to me and my future.

Sometimes all it takes is a glimpse, while sometimes we have dreams and don’t realize what was revealed.

I recommend having a pen and paper at your bedside and writing down your dreams.

I’ve even witnessed a time what I would label as moments of rest, sitting on a property near Opelousas, Louisiana, between Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190.

On this property in the background, was a Cellular Tower, which was brought to my attention while I was visiting. The entire visit to Opelousas, Louisiana was a blessing.

As someone who has traveled to many countries and cities outside of the United States, I greatly appreciate the many glimpses I’ve seen both as a Solider and DoD Civilian.

What mountain-top experience have you seen or anticipated in the future?

This year, I’m taking another opportunity during Lent to take various trips to the mountain top, reflecting and seeking.

I have learned to believe in fasting and praying during Lent particularly. Its impact on me was a powerful example that all things are possible.

Although just for a moment in time, Peter, James, and John, James’s brother, were led up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. (Matthew 17:1-9)

Sometimes, just a glimpse is all we need as we ask ourselves why we were chosen for these mountain-top experiences.

What unique glimpses have you been shown?

I can reflect on all the other high places I mentioned, each being extraordinary and having their specific purpose for me being there.

I am not a saint for being given the glimpses I’ve seen during my time in the military and as a civilian.

The message today is what messages you are receiving during your mountain-top experiences and how you are getting away to see various glimpses awaiting you.

Some people will tell you to get off your high horse.

I’m neither on a high horse; however, sometimes we must mount up to go where others have not been.

I expect that you will live out your “Mountain Top” experiences every day and take time to reflect on them.

As a person of faith, I continue to read the Bible, uncovering various “Mountain Top” experiences.

It’s my prayer that you find solace in whatever you are searching for in life during this Lenten season, regardless of your religion.

How’s the View?

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