VIEW FROM THE TOP
It’s time to hike up higher and see the view from God’s perspective. He is ready to show you his heart in the matter you’re seeking Him about, so rise up. Jesus is the Rock.
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence. – 2 Samuel 22:2-3 NKJV
According to Second Samuel, we Christians possess a God-given ability to climb out of whatever mental mess we find ourselves in. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places. – 2 Samuel 22:34 NKJV
Psalm 61:2 takes this a step further, From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
When David says he will cry out to God from the ends of the world, he’s not talking about a location. The translation could be “at the end of my rope.” Your ability to find God when you’re at the end of your rope is based upon your ability to seek Him when you’re at wit’s end.
Most of us get frustrated, throw a fit, or turn away from God when the world crashes down around us. We need to remember Jesus said at His ascension that He would be with us to the ends of the earth. He is the Rock who higher than us that King David was talking about. We can lift our eyes to Him, knowing He’s where our help comes from.
You and I have access to a mental download from Christ’s mind. If we can see things the way God sees them, we will not be overwhelmed. It is the view from above, from that Rock who is higher than we are. Jesus will give us that view when we consecrate our minds to Him concerning whatever threatens to overwhelm us. Submitting our minds to Christ is the key to having true mental victory.
Declaration: I want a higher view of my life than I have ever had. My Lord, I ask you to tell me things I’ve never known before. Show me things from a different, higher perspective, and help me hold on to that vision. I will steward what God reveals and trust Him in all things.
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