It was a hard climb up that hill for a man with a burdened heart; he was tired and done. Then came God’s provision for him through Ziba.

Are you a little past the top of the hill? Feeling tired and almost done? Take heart! God has something ready at the precise moment! God’s help will meet you!

Just a little farther on—and all who honor Me with joy shall prove My promise true; they too shall honored be. Full well I know thy heart’s desire, the heights to which thou dost aspire; thy love which burns with holy fire—and all to honor Me.

Just a little farther on—the “Victor’s song will then be sung by all who honor Me.” Thou hast done well, yet still press on—and greater works I’ll trust to thee and grander glories thou shalt see; thus thou shalt fully honored be—a little farther on! (John 12:26; Psalm 91:15.)

Just over the hill, by the climbing way, Is a place where all good travelers stay— Just over the hill and up along.

At the side of the road is a garden-gate, Which is always open, early and late— Just over the hill and up along.

And inside the gate is a House of Rest, Where the Host will give you His very best— Just over the hill and up along.

JOHN OXENHAM

God never permits any of His children to come up a steep hill along life’s pathway without having provided at the foot of the hill a cooling spring from which the traveler may drink in refreshment and strength ere he begins to climb.

He climbs beside you; lean upon Him!

God has no road without its springs!