Wheeler Peak is the highest summit in the State of New Mexico.
As a former New Mexico National Day of Prayer State Coordinator, there’s nothing new under the sun when it comes to the Seven (7) Mountains of Prayer; Government, Media, Education, Church, Family, Military & Economy. From a biblical perspective, however, there are 10 important mountains. As your present day Prayer Coordinator for NM Prayer Connect, Prayer At The Heart of New Mexico, and the Church of God, New Mexico & El Paso, Texas, we have 30 major summits in our states that are high points to scale and pray over our geographic areas.
Wheeler Peak is 13,123 feet and is the highest summit in New Mexico and is found in the Taos Mountains. Mount Taylor is 11,305 feet and is found in the San Mateo Mountains. Sandia Crest is 10,682 feet and is found in the Sandia Mountains, where we have held several prayer gatherings over the years. The foregoing excludes 27 other peaks we are yet to climb and range in elevations from 843 to 11,483 feet – although that doesn’t count the prayer times at Carlsbad Caverns, which at its deepest, extends to 1,027 feet below ground!
Genesis 8:4 (Amplified Bible) states: “On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.” This verse is part of the narrative about the flood and Noah’s ark, describing the moment when the ark finally came to rest after the floodwaters began to recede.
Genesis 8:13-14 (Amplified Bible) states: “Then You came down on Mount Sinai, [a]nd spoke with them from heaven; [a]nd You gave them fair ordinances and true laws, [g]ood statutes and commandments. So You made known to them Your holy Sabbath, [a]nd gave them commandments, statutes, and law, [t]hrough Your servant Moses.”
1 Kings 8:1 (Amplified Bible) states: “Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers’ households of the sons of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David, which is Zion.”
Deuteronomy 11:29 (Amplified Bible) states: “It shall come about, when the Lord your God brings you into the land which you are entering to possess, that you shall place the blessing on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal.” This verse is part of a larger passage where Moses instructs the Israelites on the blessings and curses associated with obedience and disobedience to God’s commandments.
Luke 22:39 (Amplified Bible) states: The Garden of Gethsemane. “And He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed Him.”
Deuteronomy 32:49 (Amplified Bible) states: “Go up to this mountain of the Abarim, Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab opposite Jericho, and look at the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the sons of Israel as a possession.” This verse is part of the instructions given to Moses before his death, where he is told to view the Promised Land from Mount Nebo.
Genesis 22:2 (Amplified Bible) states: “God said, ‘[t]ake now your son, your only son [of promise], whom you love, Isaac, and go to the region of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.’” This verse is part of the story where God tests Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. It’s a powerful and challenging passage that speaks to themes of faith, obedience. and trust in God’s plan.
According to Matthew 17:1-9 (Amplified Bible) – The Transfiguration:
- Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John the brother of James, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves.
- And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
- And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.
- Then Peter began to speak and said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good and delightful and auspicious that we are here; if You wish, I will put up three [sacred] tents here–one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
- While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “[t]his is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased and delighted! Listen to Him!”
- When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
- But Jesus came and touched them and said, “[g]et up, and do not be afraid.”
- And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone.
- And as they were going down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “[d]o not tell anyone what you have seen until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”
2 Kings 2:25 (Amplified Bible) states: “Then he went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.” This verse is part of the narrative about the prophet Elisha, who succeeded Elijah.
Matthew 5:1 (Amplified Bible) states: “When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him.”
The above passages of Holy Script cover the 10 important mountains in the bible, according to their order mentioned: Mount Ararat, Sinai, Gerizim, Olives, Nebo, Moriah, Zion, Tabor, Carmel & Beatitudes – each being significant in their own way, but what stories will be told of the happenings in our 33 counties and 23 tribal nations as we connect and pray for God’s Kingdom to come and for His Will to be done (Ref. Luke 11:2-4 and Matthew 6:9-13), upon, in and through these earthen vessels that now contain His Holy Spirit and those yet to come?
Ephesians tells us that when every member does their part we will all come into the fullness of God! If you want the fullness of God in, upon and working through your life, your family, friends, coworkers and neighbors, join us in reaching the heights of the remaining 27 mountaintops in our state.
Paul Wilbur is coming for an “I Stand With Israel” conference on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM, at Casa Del Rey, 2500 Corona Drive NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120. Tickets may be purchased HERE.
September 22, 2024, is “Fasting To DC” and “Global Day Of Prayer.” And, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, there is Prayer At The Heart of Las Vegas, NM, which will take place at the gazebo in The Plaza – so be sure to invite others and to spread the word as we pray for a true spiritual awakening and revival to come to our state, nation and the world!
If you, or someone you know, would like to have a prayer gathering in or around our state, don’t hesitate to contact me.
SHALOM!