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Matthew 4:8-11
In Matthew, we see the Lord Jesus Christ, being led by the Holy Spirit into the desert to be tested of the powers of Satan. In verse eight, we see the devil takes Him to an exceeding high mountain, and is finally defeated with the Words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! What a mountain top experience of victory the Lord Jesus must have felt. Even knowing what would happen, remember, Christ was fully man and in His flesh was able to be tempted, or was He? This question alone is hard to answer because if He was truly flesh/man, and he was, could he be tempted ( "...to be tempted..." 4:1 ), and if He was truly God, and He is, ( "...who knew no sin..." 2 Cor. 5:21 ), how could He be tempted? Thanks to my Pastor for this intriguing thought!
How about you? Have you had some mountain top experiences? Have you been blessed by God? Let us take a look at a few of these "Mountain Top Experiences" from God's Word!
In the Book of Genesis 8:15-19, 20, we see Ararat, the mount of new beginning ( v. 4 ). We must also notice the "first" thing that happens upon Noah, his family and the animals exiting the ark...( 8:20 )..."And Noah builded an altar..." This altar was for sacrifice. Yes my friends, sacrifice. Maybe you've had a mountain top experience, enjoyed, and are looking for the next mountain experience. Could it be that God is waiting for an acknowledgement ( sacrifice ) from you before allowing you to move on in your life? Is there some "thing" you must needs let go of before moving on?
Rom. 12:1, 2..."I beseech you therefore, brethren ( the saved ), by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
2 Cor. 5:17..."Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things ( sacrifice ) are passed away, behold, they are become new."
Hoping that today finds you "In His Grace"
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