Yeargin A Mountain Place

A Mountain Place

Returning briefly to the present, Isaiah reminded his audience that purifying judgment lay ahead for God’s people. Because of their idolatry and lack of spiritual understanding, they would endure warfare and exile and even witness the desolation of Jerusalem. Nevertheless, a day would come when the exiled people would return and worship the Lord in purified Jerusalem.

a mountain place is...

I) Where you get alone with God (vs 1-4)

A) Relationship of Praise (vs 1)

i) devotion for praise. “O LORD [Jehovah], thou art my God” ().

What have I done to show God I value him as mine

ii) The dedication to praise. “I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name” (). This is a promise to praise God. We make a lot of promises in life. This is the noblest of promises

B) Reflection of Past Victories (vs 2)

Analytical Bible Expositor: Isaiah to Ezekiel 2. The Cause for the Praise (Isaiah 25:1, 2)

Wonderful things. “Thou hast done wonderful things” (Isaiah 25:1).

Analytical Bible Expositor: Isaiah to Ezekiel 2. The Cause for the Praise (Isaiah 25:1, 2)

Word fulfilled. “Thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth” (Psalm 25:1). The power of God is seen in His faithfulness in fulfilling His Word. What God said He would do He did. No power can hinder God from doing what He has decreed. God does not lie. His Word is always truth.

Analytical Bible Expositor: Isaiah to Ezekiel 2. The Cause for the Praise (Isaiah 25:1, 2)

Wicked destroyed. The power of God destroyed the wicked who seemed so powerful. First, the CITIES destroyed. “Thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin” (Isaiah 25:2) Cities of the wicked were completely ruined, even though they were well defended. Second, the CITADELS destroyed. “A palace of strangers to be no city” (Isaiah 25:2). The great and magnificent palaces of the powerful rulers were destroyed by the all-powerful God. Third, the COMPLETENESS in the destruction. “It shall never be built” (Isaiah 25:2). The destruction of the cities and palaces was so great that they would not be rebuilt. Divine power is evident here.

C) Meditation of what God will do

Text: Isaiah goes up the mountain while Israel is going down to Babylon

Isaiah goes to the mountain to praise His God and let him know he has not forgotten his name, his wonderful things as Israel goes down to the idols of Egypt

Isaiah goes to his relationship with God as he says goodbye to friends and loved ones,

Isaiah goes to the victory at Jericho to give him hope about God’s work in Babylon

Bad:

I have no time; you do not know my schedule

I have much work to do; my business (my oxen) my family and relationships (I have a wife) my grief (bury my father)

What would I say or do?

When the distance grows between me and God I fill it with things of no value

you know as Moses was up on the mount there was something between Israel and the mountain place; a golden calf; maybe it’s time you kill the golden calf and grind it to powder; trust me give it time and God will do it, but why don’t you beat him to the punch

Good:

Praise in the mountain on Idaho

Mark 1:35 KJV 1900

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Matt Burchard- Get a cabin and get alone with God for a few days

Adrian Rogers- Mothers lock yourself in the bathroom and get alone with Jesus

Daas Trottman- Get apart before you pull apart

Climbing a mountain requires effort

Mrs Berain- The Names and Atrributes of God

Question- Burchard what would you do if God moved you out; how would you handle it

Frank and Pauline Elliot

a mountain place is...

Where you get alone with God (vs 1-4)

II) Where you get a Vision (vs 6-8)

A) A future glory (vs 6)

B) A future awakening (vs 7)

C) A future victory (vs 8)

Text: Isaiah goes up the mountain and looks beyond the death and judgement surrounding him

Isaiah goes up and forces himself to think of what God would have him to see far into the future; past the captivity of Babylon

Isaiah goes and he sees a rebuilt Jerusalem, before Nehemiah he saw the walls rebuilt

Before Ezra he saw the rebuilding of the temple

He sees the celebration of the passover and the feast of weeks

He sees the children playing and the music

He sees the covenant with death and idols and Egypt disannuled

He sees Babylon being destroyed before Persia was even known

Before Shadrach meshach and Abednego he sees the image of Nebuchadnezzer falling

He sees a revival before Daniel of Jews who zealously serve Jehovah, at all costs whose eyes are opened

A) A future glory (vs 6)

A) A future glory (vs 6)

B) A future awakening (vs 7)

C) A future victory (vs 8)

Application:

Who is on the Lord’s side

Bad: God is looking for those who will go up the mountain to receive a vision a mission a plan from him but sadly like Isaiah’s day many only look to Egypt for the answers

Babylon is going to be swallowed up

We go to google and to amazon and to our bank accounts for what we can do

Death is going to be swallowed up

We go to our own ideas rather than up to the mount of God’s Word and study and faith

When was the last time we said God; how do you want me to bring Glory to your name in the next 30 years if you tarry

Joel 2:28 KJV 1900

And it shall come to pass afterward, That I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions:

Today our young men are fixated on the distractions of video games; I honestly never thought a 40 year old would play hours of video games; not with his children

Today are old men are fixated on Fox and CNN and Wall Street

The Sky is falling the Sky is falling

When was the last time you asked God; who do you want me to target with Holy Ghost prayer and intentional preaching and invitation to the gospel of Jesus Christ; God who can I be the cause of an awakening

(A Future Victory) The Democrats are swallowing everything up,

or the Illegals are swallowing everything up,

or the Apostate Megachurches are swallowing everything up,

or the Muslims are swallowing everything up,

or bilderburgers and the secret societies and the clinton administration is swallowing everything up

Or my health is swallowing everything up, my divorce, my cancer, my poverty

My God Says THEY WILL BE SWALLOWED UP

Many have relegated to their sin- I guess this will never change, I guess there is no point, I guess there is nothing to be done

Go to the mountain with Christ at Calvary and like John Edwards say either me or this sin but one of us by the grace of God is going to die

Good:

William Carey- - here am I send me

Mike Zamora- I am canvassing Courtney’s apartments before they move; physical burdens, health problems, struggles, family issues

Elijah- How can this degree bring God glory and have me serve Him

John Knox prayed, “Lord, give me Scotland or I die.” Knox’s ministry of preaching and prayer were so well known that Mary, Queen of Scots, whose government had persecuted Knox, is reported to have said, “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than all the assembled armies of Europe.”

III) A Place of Dedication (vs 9)

John Knox’s commitment to the pure preaching of the gospel reinvigorated pastors, which in turn reformed the church, and revived Scotland. It is said of Knox that he did not fear men, because he feared God – he was willing to offend men, because he was unwilling to offend God.

John Knox’s commitment to the pure preaching of the gospel reinvigorated pastors, which in turn reformed the church, and revived Scotland. It is said of Knox that he did not fear men, because he feared God – he was willing to offend men, because he was unwilling to offend God.

Jacob- I have been praying for an opportunity to serve

John Knox prayed, “Lord, give me Scotland or I die.” Knox’s ministry of preaching and prayer were so well known that Mary, Queen of Scots, whose government had persecuted Knox, is reported to have said, “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than all the assembled armies of Europe.”

John Knox’s commitment to the pure preaching of the gospel reinvigorated pastors, which in turn reformed the church, and revived Scotland. It is said of Knox that he did not fear men, because he feared God – he was willing to offend men, because he was unwilling to offend God.

John Knox’s commitment to the pure preaching of the gospel reinvigorated pastors, which in turn reformed the church, and revived Scotland. It is said of Knox that he did not fear men, because he feared God – he was willing to offend men, because he was unwilling to offend God.

Pastor Bez came to Huisache at __________; building delaptiated, rain coming through, carpet ripped, pews breaking, not enough members to pay him a salary; but he said by faith I go up that MOUNTAIN

A Mountain Place is a Place where you get alone with God, where you get a vision

and lastly a mountain place is a

III) A Place of Dedication (vs 9-10)

Dedicated his trust to deal with his enemy (vs 10-12)

text:

Men are running to Egypt; God called it a broken reed; Isaiah goes up to Mt Zion

The wealthy and royal family under Jeremiah Isaiah’s successor mount up on horses as Babylon’s troops are marching in

Many are turning to their idols and the gods of the amorites, and moabites and crying deliver us!

Isaiah could have escaped and said; fine you do not want to hear my preaching and warning; im packing up my donkey and leaving

Isaiah could have said this place is not a place to raise a family

Isaiah could have said this is not the best environment for my success as a prophet

Isaiah could have said I warned them and they do not listen

Isaiah 50:7 KJV 1900

For the Lord God will help me; Therefore shall I not be confounded: Therefore have I set my face like a flint, And I know that I shall not be ashamed.

Isaiah said ; here in this mountain unless God otherwise clearly guides; I AM SET and I KNOW …I SHALL NOT BE ASHAMED:

im not ashamed to stay in this place for you o God, I am not ashamed to obey you in this humble and small ministry that has no signs of glory and growth

Underline

Where Does God Have you; have you dedicated to God your commitment, your life, your dreams and said with all your dedication; I AM SET as A FLINT

God if you will use me in this place; I dedicate that I will not move unless you have a plan or purpose for me elsewhere

God if you want me to remain single

God if you want me to stay at this job

God if you want us to stay in this budget

God if you would have me stay at this church

God if you would have me stay in this city

God if you would have me stay in this school

God if you would have me stay in this ministry

God if you would have me Stay or Go I dedicate myself completely to you and your will

“wait”

Mark 5:18–19 KJV 1900

And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

God’s No lead to a better Yes

dedicated his time

Dedicated his trust to deal with his enemy (vs 10)

God if you want me to stay or go; I am surrendered and dedicate that whether I go or stay I will wait on your deliverance, your guidance your power your REST and I will not seek any other’s than God Almighty’s

Application:

Bad:

If God Calls you to Go; Go

It took Peter great faith to step out

But equally it took a great deal of faith for the former maniac of Gedara to stay

It took great faith for Isaiah and Jeremiah to stay

Abled and Talented Servants of Jesus Christ throw in the towel over pride;

I don’t deserve to be treated like this,

I don’t deserve to be talked to like this,

I deserve a bigger and better ministry

I deserve a nicer and more comfortable salary and position

These are not bad; but if the I statement is the opener and not vs 9 “Lo this is our God” whatever you want; you will always leave the place of God’s blessing

Jaime Mendoza- Pastor Cummings- Who are you, how could you say that, do you know what he said to me ; how could a Christian say that

Travis Gann- What is this the inquisition; I wont come back; Ill have a heart attack

1 Peter 5:5 KJV 1900

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

wildebeest and lion

1 Peter 5:8 KJV 1900

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Aaron Sundstrom- Preached the Gospel- are you a christian; im not sure anymore

Good:

John Paul Jones

Christian life a struggle; one day we will reach the top

Christian life a struggle; one day we will reach the top

When I'm standing on the mountain I know I didn't get there on my own

When I'm walking through the valley end, no I am not alone!