A View From the Mountain

By Tom Rider, June 12, 2022

MOUNT LOOKOUT

I. A relationship with God is an adventure. Philippians 3:14

II. Being on the lookout and positioned the is critical to success. Luke 12:40

III. A GOOD “Lookout” knows…..

  1. God is always on the .

    1. He comes every ; any
    2. He provides of opportunity.
    3. Moments of opportunity come, and *

  2. God moves for those who anticipate Him.

    1. He looks for those who .
    2. He acts for those who act.
    3. He exceeds our dreams

IV. A GODLY “Lookout”.....

  1. Looks
    1. To see God’s transcendence, He is bigger (Isaiah 40:22)
    2. To see God’s , He cares for me (Isaiah 40:28)
  2. Sees God’s power in respect to the .
    1. Psalm 18:7
    2. Habakkuk 3:6
    3. Psalm 104:32
    4. Psalm 97:5
  3. Believes in God as the . (Isaiah 30:17.18)
  4. Sees the value in waiting but longs for the morning. (Psalm 130:6)
    1. you are waiting is as important to God as what you are waiting .
    2. How long would you wait for God?
  5. Understands that waiting is active not passive. (Psalm 84:1,2)
    1. Waiting is praying (Colossians 4:2)
    2. Waiting is (Acts 1:4)
    3. Waiting involves trust (Psalm 39:7)
    4. Waiting is (Micah 7:7)
    5. Waiting is patience (Psalm 37:7)
    6. Waiting is (Psalm 27:14)
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MOUNT ALLEGIANCE

I. Definition - loyalty or devotion to some person, group or cause. (Hosea 6:6)

II. Question - How is loyalty to God shown in your day to day ? (Proverbs 3:3)

III. A journey with God requires loyalty.

  1. Are you going to follow? Psalm 18:1
  2. Are you going to ? Psalm 18:2a
  3. Are you going to believe. Psalm 18:2b

IV. Our loyalty is based on God’s loyalty

  1. He is loyal to deliver. (Exodus 14:13,14)
  2. He is loyal to provide. (I Corinthians 10:3-4)
  3. He is loyal to . (Exodus 16:10)

V. Loyalty will continue to be tested.

  1. In our choices. (Isaiah 30:21)
  2. In our . (Psalm 40:1)
  3. In our . (Exodus 14:14)

VI. Those who remain loyal will experience victory. Hold forth His standard. (I Corinthians 15:57)

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MOUNT APPRAISAL

I. Definition - to size up and estimate the value of, under the direction of a competent authority. (I Peter 5:6)

II. Reference Point #1 - Check your - High or Low?

III. Reference Point #2 - Check your - External or Internal? (Matt. 23:25)

IV. Reference Point #3 - Check your Orientation - Independent or Dependent?

V. Reference Point #4 - Check your - Others or Jesus?