Let’s Climb!
“Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.” Matthew 17:1
As I read this passage this morning, I sensed that Jesus wants me to climb a mountain with him – the Mountain of Aloneness. I hear him calling me to ascend this mountain with him each day. Here are several observations about this ascent:
1. Jesus desires me to climb this mountain with him each day. He longs for me to say no to my lesser desire of procrastination and say yes to his greater desire of spending quality time with me. I know he wants to spend time with me because he loves me.
2. Every believer is invited to ascend the Mountain of Aloneness with Jesus, but not every believer will make the ascent. The ascent to be alone with Jesus takes work! It takes getting up early, staying up late, turning off the television, blocking time, and making preparations to be alone with him. Are you willing to be the “one” and put in the work to make the climb?
3. I am led up this mountain by Jesus himself. I am not left alone to climb this mountain by myself. I have a guide who leads me up this mountain. He leads me up this mountain because he desires to reveal himself to me.
4. There are times I need to climb this mountain with fellow pilgrims.
5. I must leave distractions behind when I ascend this mountain. I am easily held captive by noise, all kinds. I have to decide to fast and detox from my addiction to the noise of life and let the silent aloneness with Jesus quiet and feed my soul.
6. I see a clearer picture of Jesus when I climb the Mountain of Aloneness with Jesus. I see him more clearly as Messiah and Son. Layers of his person are peeled away, and I see Jesus in his majesty, holiness, and power.
Will you ascend the Mountain of Aloneness with Jesus with me this week. It’s worth the climb and the view is transformational.
Which observation(s) spoke to your heart the most? What keeps you from climbing the Mountain of Aloneness with Jesus? What changes do you need to make in order to make the climb?
Let’s Climb!
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Tags: Alone with Jesus, Distractions, Prayer, Procrastination
November 12th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
This really blowin my mind.Just on last night I was telling God how I love the times alone with Him and how i wanted to do this more.This maybe be last month but it is still powerful Man of God.Its 10:08 am here in ATL Ga.but this great and encouaging to find much rich Word and insight this morning.In time past I have expenced some wonderful alone times in prayer and quality with theLord And I read you word for today on Streaming Faith thas how I was able to get your web site God Bless you and your family
November 24th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Shirley, your reply is such an inspiration to me. Thank you for your encouraging words. Let's intentionally spend time alone with him and listen to what he has to say to us. Blessings on you!