Over the Mountains
Jesus is ready and willing to carry us over the mountains of sin and unbelief through faith and prayer.
D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of a dying child who sees dark clouds and mountains, expressing a desire to be carried over them. The mother encourages the child to pray to Jesus, who alone can provide the comfort and strength needed in such moments. As they pray together, the child experiences a transformation, ultimately seeing Jesus come to carry him over the mountains. Moody emphasizes that, like the child, we all face mountains of sin and unbelief, but Jesus is ready and willing to help us overcome them. The sermon calls on sinners to give themselves to Jesus for salvation and support.
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A lady had a little child that was dying. She thought it was resting sweetly in the arms of Jesus.
She went into the room, and the child asked her, "What are those clouds and mountains that I see so dark?" "Why, Eddy," said his mother, "there are no clouds or mountains; you must be mistaken." "Why, yes, I see great mountains, and dark clouds, and I want you to take me in your arms and carry me over the mountains." "Ah," said the mother, "you must pray to Jesus; He will carry you safely." And, my friends, the sainted mother, the praying wife, may come to your bedside and wipe the damp sweat from your brow, but they cannot carry you over the Jordan when the hour comes.
This mother said to her little boy, "I am afraid that it is unbelief that is coming upon you, my child, and you must pray that the Lord will be with you in your dying moments." And the two prayed, but the boy turned to her, and said, "Don't you hear the angels, mother, over the mountains, and calling for me, and I cannot go?" "My dear boy, pray to Jesus, and He will come; He only can take you." And the boy closed his eyes and prayed, and when he opened them a heavenly smile overspread his face, as he said, "Jesus has come to carry me over the mountains." Dear sinner, Jesus is ready and willing to carry you over the mountains of sin, and over your mountains of unbelief.
Give yourself to Him.
Sermon Outline
- The Reality of Death and the Need for Faith
- The Limitations of Human Help
- The Power of Prayer and Faith
- Prayer is essential to overcome unbelief and fear
- Faith in Jesus is the key to overcoming the mountains of sin and unbelief
Key Quotes
“Jesus has come to carry me over the mountains.” — D.L. Moody
“Don't you hear the angels, mother, over the mountains, and calling for me, and I cannot go?” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- We must face the reality of death and our faith must be tested.
- We must rely on God's strength and guidance, not human help, to carry us through the trials of life.
- Through prayer and faith in Jesus, we can overcome unbelief and fear, and find salvation.