“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem,” Isaiah 2:3 ESV. I liked to climb things as a child. Being higher up somehow made me feel stronger and gave me a better perspective on things. But no place gives a better perspective than “The Mountain of the LORD”! A daily visit to higher spiritual ground teaches me to see things from a heavenly perspective, where giants look tiny, and mountains are mere molehills. The great thing is that I can go to the LORD’S MOUNTAIN from anywhere! It is as close as recalling a Scripture, a moment of praise, or a quiet reflection upon God’s faithfulness. LORD, thank you for lifting me higher than daily circumstances. I will visit You there multiple times this very day!
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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