A Way Through the Mountains

Driving through the mountains while I was working in Yellowstone National Park, I was repeatedly amazed and how the roads were carved out of the mountainside. Men with axes and shovels would never have been able to build some of these magnificent roads.
Historical shows about building the railroad detail the use of dynamite in mountainous areas. Explosions were used to bring down portions of the obstacles in the railroads preselected path. Charges of dynamite were strategically placed to blast through a specific portion of the mountain without damaging the rest. Once the blast occurred men could go in and clean out the rocks revealing the newly leveled ground. This was done section by section to avoid harming the natural beauty of the remainder of the mountains. Thus the railroad was able to run from coast to coast across the United States. Many roads were built in this same way.
Dynamite comes from the root word dunamis. Dunamis is a Greek word that refers to might, power, or miraculous works. The word appears 120 times in the New Testament. It describes the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  “And [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated the Son of God in power [in a striking, triumphant and miraculous manner] by His resurrection from the dead, even Jesus Christ our Lord (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” (Romans 1:4 AMP) It also refers to the anointing of power that enabled Jesus to go around helping people. “How God anointed and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the [Holy] Spirit and with strength and ability and power; how He went about doing good and, in particular, curing all who were harassed and oppressed by [the power of] the devil, for God was with Him.” (Acts 10:38 AMP)

As believers we are told that we have received the same power when we received the Holy Spirit. “But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 AMP) It is the power that enables us to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. It enables us to fulfill whatever calling God has upon our lives.

So why do we often go around attempting to do things on our own. Jesus told us that with faith we could move mountains. “Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.” (Mark 11:23 AMP) Yet instead of believing in the dunamis power of God, we often chip away at the mountains in our life as with a pick and shovel. One word from God can reduce a mountain to rubble yet we strive to accomplish tasks in our own human power. It is rather tiring work.
After a charge of dynamite has exploded a pile of rocks and rubble stands in the place where the mountain once stood intact. This pile of rubble in no way resembles the smooth road that will be the final outcome of all this work. Sometimes the aftermath of God’s mighty works may possibly look a little like this pile of rubble. Although His strategic use of His power has opened a portion of the mountain, the path to walk through is not yet clear.  Now is the time that we can obediently follow through with the work that God gives us to do. He allows us to be a part of His mighty work. “For we are fellow workmen (joint promoters, laborers together) with and for God; you are God’s garden and vineyard and field under cultivation, [you are] God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:9 AMP)
Whether we are facing a personal struggle, attempting to share the Gospel or engaging in blessing others, we can rely on the dunamis power of God to make a way for us. We can also be invited to share in the labor of the Lord’s work. This labor will be fulfilling but not overwhelming. When Jesus called us to take His yoke and become co laborers with Him, He gave this promise. “For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good—not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.” (Matthew 11:30 AMP)
As you go about your day allow God to display His mighty power to demolish the mountains before you. Then follow His directions to work with Him and walk through.