“Praying on the Mountain (Fellowship) — The Hidden Life VS Going Downward to Take Root (Bearing Fruit) — The Life in the Depths”

 

“Praying on the Mountain (Fellowship) — The Hidden Life VS Going Downward to Take Root (Bearing Fruit) — The Life in the Depths”

Matthew 14:22–23“He made the disciples get into the boat… and He went up to the mountain privately to pray. And when evening fell, He was there alone.”

Psalm 42:7“Deep calls unto deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; all Your waves and billows have passed over me.”

Isaiah 37:31“The remnant… will again take root downward and bear fruit upward.” 

Category	Praying on the Mountain — Hidden Life	Going Downward to Take Root — Life in the Depths
Meaning	To be alone with the Father, remaining in the secret, unseen foundation of life (Matt. 14:23; 6:6).	To let the divine life root deeply in Christ so that the outward expression is solid and lasting (Isa. 37:31; Col. 2:6–7).
Reason	Jesus left the crowd and the excitement of the miracle in order to be one with the Father and secure His presence (Matt. 14:22–23; Luke 6:12).	Without a deep life, we cannot reach others’ depths; without roots, believers cannot endure trials (Psa. 42:7; Matt. 13:5–6).
Distinction	Invisible, on the mountain, in secret fellowship with the Father; focused on inner supply and hidden strength.	Underground, unobserved, producing spiritual solidity so that the life can bear fruit.
Explanation	Jesus went up the mountain alone, apart from the crowd and even His disciples, to remain one with the Father (Matt. 14:23). Believers are instructed to enter their inner room and pray to the Father in secret (Matt. 6:6).	“Deep calls unto deep”—only deep experiences can touch another’s deep part (Psa. 42:7). The stony-ground believer grows quickly but withers because he has no root (Matt. 13:20–21).
Purpose	To gain the Father’s heart, presence, and guidance so that every work flows from the hidden place.	To give depth, endurance, and stability so the believer may bear lasting spiritual fruit (Isa. 37:31).
Examples	Jesus, after feeding the five thousand, withdrew to the mountain to pray (Matt. 14:22–23). Jesus prayed the whole night (Luke 6:12).	The “good earth” receives the word deeply (Matt. 13:23). Believers grow by absorbing Christ in the good land (Col. 2:6–7).
Application	Learn to leave the crowd, noise, family, friends, and earthly affairs; practice spending time alone with the Lord on a “high mountain.” Practice secret prayer (Matt. 6:6).	Spend morning time absorbing Christ; allow Him to deal with hidden sins, anxieties, and worldly distractions (Matt. 13:22).
Interrelationship	Mountain prayer provides the hidden foundation.	Rooting downward makes that hidden life become visible fruit. Both form a complete kingdom life.
Burden	God desires a people who meet Him in secret, not those who remain in outward activity alone.	God desires believers whose inward depth matches their outward appearance.
Prophetic Speaking Direction	Speaking should come from the secret place so that it carries weight and the Lord’s presence.	Prophetic speaking should rise from deep experiences, not mere doctrine.
Conclusion	Without the hidden mountain life, there is no power or presence.	Without deep roots, there is no fruit; without depth, we cannot touch others. Both are indispensable.
Expanded Scriptures	Matthew 6:6“When you pray, enter into your private room… and pray to your Father who is in secret.” Luke 6:12“He went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.”	Matthew 13:5–6, 20–23“…because they had no root, they withered.” “The one sown on good ground… bears fruit, a hundredfold, sixtyfold, thirtyfold.” Colossians 2:6–7“…having been rooted and being built up in Him…”

 

Key Points Summary

1.      The hidden life produces inward supply; the rooted life produces outward fruit.

2.      Mountain prayer forms intimacy with the Father; deep rooting forms stability in life.

3.      Only deep experiences can touch deep needs—“deep calls unto deep.”

4.      The secret place and the deep rooting together form a mature kingdom living.

 

*Consulte la Capacitación Internacional de Ancianos y Hermanos Responsables de mayo de 2025: Tema general: Mateo, capítulos 5-7 - Aspectos sumamente importantes - Semana 5: El pueblo del Reino tiene experiencias personales de oración, se comunica con su Padre Celestial en secreto y experimenta el gozo secreto del Padre.