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Living life from the mountain. Live with your heart in the clouds and your feet on the ground. Exodus17: 9 NIV. Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites . Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.
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Live with your heart in the clouds and your feet on the ground.
Exodus17: 9NIV Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.
The dilemma of dichotomy Living in 2 worlds • Present reality • Presence reality
A real life example: War with the Amalekites! (Exodus 17)
A presence issue – Is God here with us or not? MSG • What is the Mountain? • What is the Valley? • Holding up the staff • Engaging in the valley with confidence • Persistence is the key • Godly people connections • Outcome in the valley depends on your position on the mountain.
We get the credit; God gets the glory! Raise a banner as a testimony. • “Tell Joshua…” Remind yourself of the origin of the victory!
Our greatest victory does not come from resisting the enemy but by loving God!
Tips for mountain mode. • Focus – get a handle like “Thank you Father” • Pray in the Spirit • Consider your identity • Give thanks