Prophetic Article
by Belinda Jabore
As I was asking the Lord on more info on what else do we need to do in preparation for climbing a mountain, this is what I found and sensed that the Lord was directing us to prophetically take a look at, especially concerning our physical fitness. The Lord has been really on my case about being strengthened physically. He has been asking me to get fit for the last 2 years now. As I have been seeking the Lord regarding mountains and specifically, what happens at the base of the mountain of the Lord — what are we ‘in for’ and what do we need to prepare for or expect? We are in boot camp so what do we need to do - to prepare our hearts and body’s. I now find myself looking at and wanting to climb mountains. Especially now I have done some research on what’s required. The Lord has said to me to go and climb Mt Warning down in Northern New South Wales - I haven’t gone yet, but I intend to soon. My husband and I are trying to get a time when we can both go together and when we both feel like we can tackle it physically and mentally.
Even though I would like to go alone, it is not wise to climb a mountain on your own. There are many reasons for this as you could well imagine and safety is of the utmost importance. I believe in the year ahead many of us are going to be stretched beyond our limits. It will propel us further into the plans and purposes of God and at the ‘year end’ we will be so glad we did. There will be lots of training and getting fit spiritually, physically and mentally. We are all at different levels, but doing the same climb - resting and looking at the base of the mountain of the Lord. Contemplating how we can tackle this and putting as much into the preparation that we can! As you read this article there is a preparation taking place, in which I have found there are three stand outs:
1. Resting in Him (spiritual)
2. Waiting on Him (spiritual)
3. Getting fit (mental and physical)
There are a lot of different strategies we can apply to our daily life that will maximise our strength in different areas of our life. It will be uncomfortable for us though and not what we are used to. As we stretch ourselves, (even though it will be painful at times) the out come will show our potential. If circumstances in our life are easy we learn very little, but if we are pushed to the max - enduring pain and generally out of our ‘comfort zone’, much ‘fruit’ results. Some of us have been driven to the mountain of the Lord by devils, others by their dreams, but most of us have been lead to this place to serve the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul - to follow The ‘call’ that has been with us before all time, and definitely since we took our first breath on this earth. One thing we all share is that we will become “stronger” together, as we climb, leaving our failures and past behind us. Climbing tests our character and faithfulness. Whether you are climbing or waiting to climb the mountain of the Lord, there is lots to learn in boot camp and much required in the preparation. Be sure of this there will be great victories, moments of exhilarating power in God, but also many hardships producing some expected (and some unexpected) challenges that will test our endurance, self discipline, and ultimately our FAITH.Some of us though, don’t count the cost of a climb and think ‘it’s too hard’ and give up, but if things are handed to us or to easy for us - we will not value them. I have found out in my research that if someone is struggling within the climb, the team rally around them helping and strengthening them. A real trust must develop with your fellow climbers - for you need to really know the ones you are climbing with will watch your back and effectively ‘take the strain’.
Here is a list on what is important before climbing and preparing to climb.
1. Gather information before you climb.
2. There is a preparation mentally before you climb.
In the articles I was reading I found this in many different comments relating to different climbs.” Preparing your mind for a climb is an important technique to master. They say that you need to remove the mental distractions so you can focus on the Rock before you. This is a two fold thing- mentally preparing before you climb and secondly mentally preparing before climbing a specific route.
3. Physical fitness: Strength, and Warming up.When you rock climb it is important to take time to warm up to avoid injury.
There will be times when you will have to walk a bit to reach a cliff; this is a great start to warming up. Next you will want to spend some time stretching. Be sure to stretch the muscles you will be using, such as fingers shoulders and legs. For your legs you may want to step high and move them in some different directions. Since climbing uses the core of your body, you will want to bend and twist to make sure your middle is loosened up. Taking time to warm up and stretch will maximise your day on the rock. Doing some sort of physical activity will be good such as walking, running, and gym work outs, whatever suits your body type to get fitter.
Romans 8:18-19 - "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. "
The Mountain of the Lord - Be aware at the bottom of the mountain of the Lord, if you choose to climb, or if you are preparing to, the Lord will stretch you in ways you never thought possible.
Again there are lots of different prophetic analogies concerning this article. It does not matter what level you are on - it applies to where you’re at. You might be in the music, in the kitchen, the cleaner, a prophet prophesying, a pastor, a teacher, evangelist, a leader - whatever it is, we have a mountain to climb together.
Happy climbing, (be brave)
by Belinda Jabore
As I was asking the Lord on more info on what else do we need to do in preparation for climbing a mountain, this is what I found and sensed that the Lord was directing us to prophetically take a look at, especially concerning our physical fitness. The Lord has been really on my case about being strengthened physically. He has been asking me to get fit for the last 2 years now. As I have been seeking the Lord regarding mountains and specifically, what happens at the base of the mountain of the Lord — what are we ‘in for’ and what do we need to prepare for or expect? We are in boot camp so what do we need to do - to prepare our hearts and body’s. I now find myself looking at and wanting to climb mountains. Especially now I have done some research on what’s required. The Lord has said to me to go and climb Mt Warning down in Northern New South Wales - I haven’t gone yet, but I intend to soon. My husband and I are trying to get a time when we can both go together and when we both feel like we can tackle it physically and mentally.
Even though I would like to go alone, it is not wise to climb a mountain on your own. There are many reasons for this as you could well imagine and safety is of the utmost importance. I believe in the year ahead many of us are going to be stretched beyond our limits. It will propel us further into the plans and purposes of God and at the ‘year end’ we will be so glad we did. There will be lots of training and getting fit spiritually, physically and mentally. We are all at different levels, but doing the same climb - resting and looking at the base of the mountain of the Lord. Contemplating how we can tackle this and putting as much into the preparation that we can! As you read this article there is a preparation taking place, in which I have found there are three stand outs:
1. Resting in Him (spiritual)
2. Waiting on Him (spiritual)
3. Getting fit (mental and physical)
There are a lot of different strategies we can apply to our daily life that will maximise our strength in different areas of our life. It will be uncomfortable for us though and not what we are used to. As we stretch ourselves, (even though it will be painful at times) the out come will show our potential. If circumstances in our life are easy we learn very little, but if we are pushed to the max - enduring pain and generally out of our ‘comfort zone’, much ‘fruit’ results. Some of us have been driven to the mountain of the Lord by devils, others by their dreams, but most of us have been lead to this place to serve the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul - to follow The ‘call’ that has been with us before all time, and definitely since we took our first breath on this earth. One thing we all share is that we will become “stronger” together, as we climb, leaving our failures and past behind us. Climbing tests our character and faithfulness. Whether you are climbing or waiting to climb the mountain of the Lord, there is lots to learn in boot camp and much required in the preparation. Be sure of this there will be great victories, moments of exhilarating power in God, but also many hardships producing some expected (and some unexpected) challenges that will test our endurance, self discipline, and ultimately our FAITH.Some of us though, don’t count the cost of a climb and think ‘it’s too hard’ and give up, but if things are handed to us or to easy for us - we will not value them. I have found out in my research that if someone is struggling within the climb, the team rally around them helping and strengthening them. A real trust must develop with your fellow climbers - for you need to really know the ones you are climbing with will watch your back and effectively ‘take the strain’.
Here is a list on what is important before climbing and preparing to climb.
1. Gather information before you climb.
2. There is a preparation mentally before you climb.
In the articles I was reading I found this in many different comments relating to different climbs.” Preparing your mind for a climb is an important technique to master. They say that you need to remove the mental distractions so you can focus on the Rock before you. This is a two fold thing- mentally preparing before you climb and secondly mentally preparing before climbing a specific route.
3. Physical fitness: Strength, and Warming up.When you rock climb it is important to take time to warm up to avoid injury.
There will be times when you will have to walk a bit to reach a cliff; this is a great start to warming up. Next you will want to spend some time stretching. Be sure to stretch the muscles you will be using, such as fingers shoulders and legs. For your legs you may want to step high and move them in some different directions. Since climbing uses the core of your body, you will want to bend and twist to make sure your middle is loosened up. Taking time to warm up and stretch will maximise your day on the rock. Doing some sort of physical activity will be good such as walking, running, and gym work outs, whatever suits your body type to get fitter.
Romans 8:18-19 - "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. "
The Mountain of the Lord - Be aware at the bottom of the mountain of the Lord, if you choose to climb, or if you are preparing to, the Lord will stretch you in ways you never thought possible.
Again there are lots of different prophetic analogies concerning this article. It does not matter what level you are on - it applies to where you’re at. You might be in the music, in the kitchen, the cleaner, a prophet prophesying, a pastor, a teacher, evangelist, a leader - whatever it is, we have a mountain to climb together.
Happy climbing, (be brave)
