Up on the Mountain

Mark chapter 3

Scripture- Mark 3:9-10, 13-14 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him, to keep the people from crowding him. ¹⁰ For he had healed many, so that those with diseases were pushing forward to touch him….. ¹³ Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. ¹⁴ He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach

Observation- Here is an example of when Jesus’ ministry was so overwhelming He had to come up with an escape plan to keep from being “crushed.” (ESV) Following that He goes up to the mountain and in Luke 6:12 it records that He prayed all night.

Application- This chapter includes two instances in which Jesus was involved in intense ministry.  The second time, in verse 20, He didn’t even have time to eat.  Sometimes I can feel pretty overwhelmed by areas of ministry God has me in such as being a wife (to a wonderful man of God), mom and home-school teacher, but I need to learn from what Jesus did.  That even in those intense moments of ministry I need to be willing to step into the boat with him and when it’s all over I need to recharge by spending time in prayer. The cool thing is, after His time spent with His father, He called His disciples, who would share the load of ministry.

Prayer-  Thank you Father for my family.  I pray that I would continue to go to the mountain to spend that time in prayer with you and that as I continue to minister in the areas that you have me in, that my children will grow in their walk with You and in their love of You.

Thank you Jesus!

Amen

Here is a song that beautifully captures the essence of this scripture

 

The Mountain

 

I want to build a house up on this mountain
Way up high where the peaceful waters flow
To quench my thirsty soul up on the mountain

I can see for miles up on this mountain
Troubles seem so small, they almost disappear
Lord, I love it here up on the mountain

My faith is strengthened by all that I see
You make it easy for me to believe up on the mountain
Oh, up on the mountain

I would love to live up on this mountain
And keep the pain of living life so far away
But I know I can't stay, oh, up on the mountain

I said I'd go Lord wherever You lead
For where You are is where I most want to be
And I can tell we're headed for the valley, yes we are

My faith is strengthened by all that I've seen
So Lord help me remember what you've shown me
Up on the mountain, yeah

You bring me up here on the mountain
For me to rest and learn and grow
I see the truth up on the mountain
And I carry it to the world far below

So as I go down to the valley knowing that You will go with me
This is my prayer, Lord, help me to remember what you showed me
Up on the mountain, up on the mountain

I cherish these times up on the mountain but I can leave this place
Because I know someday You'll take me home to live forever

Up on the mountain, up on the mountain

Way up on the mountain, up on the mountain
Way high up I'll be peaceful, I just wanna flow
Up on the mountain, the mountain, the mountain
You

Songwriters

STEVENS, CAT/NASCIMENTO, MILTON/BORGES, MARCIO

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