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Introduction
Unless you have no connection to the outside world you have probably heard about the revival happening in Wilmore, KY right not.
It began 12 days ago and does not show any signs of slowing down.
In-fact, it has been growing exponentially.
People are coming from all over the country to witness how the Holy Spirit is moving in that little town.
This is one of those movements that we would call a “Mountain Top Experience.”
It’s like what the people in our Scripture readings today experienced.
And the movement of the Spirit has been spreading.
It has been moving to other colleges, universities, and churches.
There is definitely a movement of God happing in our country.
And I don’t know about you but I have mixed feeling about this.
My feelings are not mixed about whether or not this is a real movement of the Spirit.
My feeling are mixed because I am excited that God is working in such an amazing way, but I’ll admit I’m a bit disappointed that I don’t get to be apart of it.
If you too are disappointed I pray that this message will give you some hope.
Today lets look at just what Scripture says about these “mountain top” experiences.
God Leads Some to Mountain Tops
Mountain top experiences are God’s power at work in great ways
Moses on Mount Sinai
Jesus, Peter, James, and John on Mt.
Tabor
Some church leaders have had these mountain top experiences
Mountain Top experiences are not for everyone
Only Moses
Only Peter, James, and John
Mountain top experiences serve a purpose........
God Prepares Them to Be Sent
Moses was given the law for the Hebrew People
He was not meant to just dwell in God’s presence
He was given the tablets to deliver to the people of Israel
Peter, James , and John saw that Jesus was God
Before the Mountain they knew Jesus was special
On the mountain they experienced Jesus as God
they were the leaders in the church
God leads people to mountain tops to be sent in to the world
because....
They Are God’s Witnesses in the World
Moses lead the Hebrew people
The Law given to him by God is still the law the Hebrew people follow
Peter, James, and John became the first leaders of the Church
Triumvirate
Peter gave the first evangelical message
James was the first apostle Martyred
John led the church in Ephesus
They were the most significant disciples of Jesus
Modern believers who have “mountain top” experiences are there to lead the church
God doesn’t give a “mountain top” experience for personal edification
Revival isn’t simply to nurture a believer
“Mountain Top” experiences are to prepare leaders
They strengthen
They enlighten
They give witness
Conclusion
So, if you have had one of these “mountain top” experiences and are not leading in some way you are wasting what God has done through you.
If you question whether you have had a “mountain top” experience or not you probably have not.
God’s “mountain tops” are impossible to miss.
Do you think Peter, James, and John had any response to the transfiguration aside from “we are standing in the presence of God incarnate?”
And, if you have not had a “mountain top” experience don’t be discouraged.
Those that have these experiences are may have a direct experience with God, but remember Jesus told Thomas, “blessed are those who believe without seeing.”
You may not have a mountain top experience but you are all still God’s chosen children and you are more blessed because of your relationship with him.
Let us pray.
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