Wouldn't it be great if we never faced challenges or had problems. The Bible says it rains on the just & unjust. Meaning everyone will have tough times. Ever face a Mountain? Stood in front of what seemed to be an insurmountable situation? We all have times when we're standing at the bottom of the mountain & don't know how we are going to get over, around or through it. If this is you then I pray the following gives you renewed strength, desire & hope!!!
God told Abraham to go up the mountain while carrying his promise, his son Isaac, & sacrifice that which he had waited on, hoped for & so desired. (Gen. 22) That's what a mountain is, something that challenges our heart, stands in the way of what we want & cost us to not have what we desire. It demands we pay a price sometimes we're not willing to pay. But Abraham obeyed God & faced the mountain by proceeding up it with sacrifice in hand.
That is why God allows Mountains, to work out our obedience, trust & growth. What Abraham didn't realize, just like with us, is that while he was going up one side of the mountain God was coming up the other with the answer & solution to his situation. "And there God provided a ram in the thicket for Abraham to sacrifice" (Gen. 22:13) Interesting How God didn't provide until he had faced, climbed & fulfilled obedience to the command. The same God expects that from you & I today facing our mountains!
If your facing a mountain today take courage in these truths from God's word about YOU-
1. "He shall Perfect that which concerns YOU!" Ps. 138:8
2. "He will keep that which YOU have committed unto Him!" 2 Tim. 1:12
3. "He knows the plans He has for YOU, to bless & prosper you!" Jer. 29:11
4. "He has ordered YOUR steps!" Ps. 37:23
5. "He who began a good work in YOU will complete it!" Phil. 1:6
And know this, behind every mountain is a breakthrough!! Jesus said, "If you believe, you can say to this mountain be thou removed & cast into the sea & it will be done." Praying with & for you today that your mountain be removed!!!
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You are such an encourager! Thanks for the word!
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