How many times did Jesus go to the mountains to pray? The gospels say different numbers and I believe that not every time He went to the mountains is recorded. But have you ever wondered why Jesus went?
I believe that He went for the solitude He found there. The physical struggle ending in the peace and beauty of what God had created. Talking to God, pouring out His heart about the struggles He had faced and the ones yet to come. Sometimes He brought His disciples with him. Can you imagine what they were thinking as Christ took them on a journey up into those rocky places and the amazing feeling of being taught by Him in that solitude? That would be wonderful.
Just as Jesus sought solitude upon the hills, David sought it in the cave. But sometimes we do not have a cave or a mountain to climb. Sometimes we have a stream to sit beside or an open field. Sometimes we have a car ride into work or a desk or armchair before everyone else is awake. Those can be our places of solitude. And in those peaceful moments we can hear God speak to us, just as He has with Jesus. It is not easy to wake up before everyone and get in some personal quiet time with Him. And more than likely it will not happen every single day. But the quiet place, where you can find solitude is where God will meet you. When you find it, you will know.
Have you climbed your mountain today? Have you met God where you are? It is not too late.
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