I Want that Mountain

Text: Joshua 14:6-12

Introduction: YHWH has a mountain for you and for me. To get to the top takes some determination and faith to get there. The path is not always clear-cut and marked. To begin the climb first you must be born again!

I. The Outset

But seek ye first the kingdom of YHWH, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

A. YHWH must come first.

B. Many lose the believers race before they start it.

C. They depend on a change of mind rather than a change of heart.

D. Or they base their profession on feelings rather than YHWH’s promises.

II. The Outlook

Rejoice in YHWH alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Phil. 4:8

A. Keep your Eyes on YHWH.

B. Keep your eyes on where you are headed.

C. Don’t look back

a. And Messiah said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of YHWH. Luke 9:62

D. We must be optimistic, looking for the good not the bad.

III. The Outreach

Now then we are ambassadors for Messiah,…2Cor. 5:20

A. Reach out to others. Helping others, witnessing

B. Your voice carries much further.

C. Heard by multitudes. Example: Messiah preached from the side of mountains.

IV. The Outcome

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which YHWH, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

A. Blessings

B. Rewards

C. Mountain top experiences.

D. The whole picture of life. Like Moses could see the promised land.

E. Those that reject Messiah will loose the race. Their destiny will be sealed.

Conclusion: Where do you stand today at the foot of the mountain, half way, almost to the top. Keep climbing higher. Experience YHWH at a higher plane.