Jump Off Rock is one of those places that many thing you can go to one time and be done with it. For me, this couldn't be further from the truth. It holds special meaning because it was here that I was introduced to the beauty that is mountain scenery. I wanted to provide some history into the place for those of you who are interested in going.
At this scenic overlook, you will find panoramic views of the mountain ranges and rolling pastures of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah Mountains. This beauty is unlike any I've seen before. I think that for me it's because of the following passage:
"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible" Matthew 17:20
I look at those mountains up on the outlook and am reminded that even with the smallest amount of faith, I can move mountains. It's like my soul receives a hug from the Lord when I see these ranges.
Additionally, when I was told of the Indian history behind the location, something was moved inside of me. This legend has been passed down through many generations and it tells of a young Cherokee Indian maiden more than 300 years ago who heard that her young Indian chief had been killed during a battle. It is said that she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off. Indian legends say that on moonlit nights, the ghost of the maiden can be seen on Jump Off Rock.
This legend makes me remember just how much the maiden loved her chief and couldn't live her life without him. Many times through live, we think that we can't live without someone in our lives, but going back to our verse above, we can always know that even with a little bit of faith, our Lord and Savior will help us through. His love for us is beyond anything imaginable.
Ultimately, the view and hiking trails are well worth it to go for a visit, but the history is what really is interesting to me (and this is coming from someone who didn't care for history class in school).
At this scenic overlook, you will find panoramic views of the mountain ranges and rolling pastures of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah Mountains. This beauty is unlike any I've seen before. I think that for me it's because of the following passage:
"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible" Matthew 17:20
I look at those mountains up on the outlook and am reminded that even with the smallest amount of faith, I can move mountains. It's like my soul receives a hug from the Lord when I see these ranges.
Additionally, when I was told of the Indian history behind the location, something was moved inside of me. This legend has been passed down through many generations and it tells of a young Cherokee Indian maiden more than 300 years ago who heard that her young Indian chief had been killed during a battle. It is said that she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off. Indian legends say that on moonlit nights, the ghost of the maiden can be seen on Jump Off Rock.
This legend makes me remember just how much the maiden loved her chief and couldn't live her life without him. Many times through live, we think that we can't live without someone in our lives, but going back to our verse above, we can always know that even with a little bit of faith, our Lord and Savior will help us through. His love for us is beyond anything imaginable.
Ultimately, the view and hiking trails are well worth it to go for a visit, but the history is what really is interesting to me (and this is coming from someone who didn't care for history class in school).
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