Thirty-first Mountain Peak

"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." Isaiah 57:15

MEN OF ALL CLASSES through many hardships and sufferings have tried to find God, but could not, for it is not by knowledge, ritual or ceremony that one can find God. Many nuns and monks have spent all their lifetime in lonely places. They even slept on the floor, and ate ordinary food in order to find God, but were disappointed. One cannot see God that way. Only those who are humble and have a contrite heart can see God or receive Him. God dwells in a high and holy place and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. That is the secret. It does not require much knowledge, but a true inward humble spirit. Some people look so quiet and meek, but in their heart of hearts they are proud. Some ladies look very gentle outside, but in their homes they are full of anger, and for every small thing will get upset. They are so sweet outside, that we cannot imagine that they are so full of bad temper, and that many strong men tremble before them. It is inward humility that is required of God. Note. what Paul says about himself in Gal. 2:20; "I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live". That is true humility. In every circumstance such can say: "Lord not my will but thine; not my desire but thine; not my way but thy way." Even for small things, they will pray like this. It is such humility that makes a man the dwelling place of God. It is not miracles, signs or knowledge that make him God's dwelling place. Some people think that by having some super-natural experience they have got some special power, and therefore become proud and haughty. Humility comes by dying daily. Then you can say truthfully and honestly: "Not my way but your way; not my will but your will." For this we need to appropriate the power of Christ, for nobody of himself can die to himself. Paul was able to say "I am crucified with Christ," for he had learned to die daily (I Cor. 15:31; 2Cor. 4:10 and 12). So by faith we have to say sincerely and honestly. "Lord, I am prepared to have all my plans broken; all my thoughts and desires taken away. I take by faith the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Come and live with me. Carry out Your thoughts and desires in my life". Such an experience will make you God's dwelling place, and you will be conscious of His presence night and day. Wherever you go you will find God's presence going with you working and living in you. How can this happen? It seems so difficult, but the answer is the daily dying to self. That is how we can enjoy our salvation, as God has promised, "I will cause you to ride upon high places of the earth". Do not live a life of barrenness and defeat.