The message was taught by Elder David Foster
2 King 6:4-6
4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.”
6 So the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” And he showed him the place. So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float.
They moved to Jordan with Elijah because the prior place was too small. Since they were in a new location they needed to build a new house. Many times we ask God for things we are not ready for. God is not an unjust God. He will give it to you before your time. Because they moved before they were ready it caused them to get into trouble. If the ax was not was not recovered the borrower was going to have to pay for it.
There were times when Christians were challenged when we were told no. We went to God. Now we take it and roll over. We are becoming passive. We are not average people. We are a new creation (2 Cor 5:17). Men didn't have the Holy Spirit on them. Adam was in the garden. We were redeemed by the blood of Jesus after the fall. We became man that never existed before. Animals can not speak and words are powerful.The atmosphere has to line up with our words. We are so busy trying to be like the world but we are to be set apart (Rom 12:2, John 17:15-18, 1 Pet 2:9, Math 5:13). We are using the world's tools instead of Christ's tools. The world says we need a boat to cross the water but we can walk on water:
Matt 14:29
29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
The world says to climb the mountain but Jesus said we can speak to the mountain:
Matt 17:20
20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
The devil was with Jesus for a season. We also have to endure. Inside every situation is a revelation. He is taking you down the street for a reason. Learn the lesson.
Let's look at 2 Kings 6:4 again:
2 Kings 6:4
4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.”
We face different things in our lives. There are some things that we are not prepared for. It can cause us to sink.
Hebrew 12:1
1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
God has hired our enemies:
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Even your enemies are working for your good. We spend our lives looking for blessings but we should be looking for our enemies.
Psalm 23:5
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
God is getting ready to prepare a table for you.
2 Kings 6:4
4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.
The iron didn't swim until it got to the top. God is getting ready to blow you up but He won't do it until you get to get to the top. God has to magnify you in front of your enemies. The iron didn't float. If the water lifted the iron that would have been another miracle. If the water kept it from drowning that would have been another miracle as well. We know that when we are drowning it gets worse when we kick and fight. The more you fight the more you sink. You've been taking the advice of others who told you to fight back. But the bible says to be still (Psalm 46:10). It's not until after you are still you will float to the top The battle is not yous (2 Chron 20:15). Stop trying to fight in your own strength.
An ax is sharp, it shines, and it is heavy. Many people walk around and are sharp. You can't tell them anything. They are shiny on the outside, appear to have everything together. Then there are those who are heavy because they are deep. Those qualities are not enough to save you in a dire situation.
Buoyancy- The relationship between liquid and an object. Because of the relationship the water has with the axe it caused it to sink. Water represents the Holy Spirit. You have to be fully submerged and then will you be fully changed.
The enemy is mad at us for two reasons:
1. He got kicked out of heaven. He used to be over the music.
2. He left a vacancy for a job.
Don't give up and hold onto God.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
My Life Changed at 08:00 PM
Hosea 12:13
13And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
Egypt was a place of bondage, no productivity. By a prophet he will bring you out of Egypt. When a prophet showed up in the bible that person's situation changed immediately.
2 Sam 21:22
22These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
When a prophet shows up it is a sign that you are on God's mind. The prophet can change what is written over your life. The devil wants to put the prophet in a bad light.
2 Chron 20:21
21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
After tonight you will be feed from the guilt of your past.
Free -
It is a state of mind
3 John 2
2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Your natural prosperity will never exceed the prosperity of your mind. What you think will manifest. You must also have freedom in the physical. If you are not free in your environment it will keep you bound. The slaves outnumbered the masters but they were bound. You have to change your environment.
Freedom is a reality. Think of crabs in a bucket. When a crab gets to the top another crab pulls it down. All that crab had to do was to follow the first crab and it would have been free. A messed up environment can make you forget who you are.
1 Cor 15:33
33Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
You may have thought that you would be further in life. A bad environment causes temporary delay.
Giants -
They are of abnormal heights. Golaiath was 9'6"
Gen 6:2
2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Giants come about through illegal relationships. The angels married and slept with human.
Mark 12:25
25For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
Gen 19: 1 - 14
1And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
3And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
4But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
5And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
6And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
7And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
8Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.
9And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
10But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
11And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.
12And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:
13For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.
14And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
Angels came to get Lot out and they had turned themselves into humans. We entertain angels uninformed (Heb 13:2).
David showed up to fight Goliath. He researched his enemy. When you fight you can't win unless you know their strengths and weaknesses. David 5 stones. Goliath had 4 brothers. David's enemies underestimated him. You can't take your enemies for granted & prepare to fight. The taller the object the longer it takes to get out of the show.
The Past -
It's like a ghost and it haunts you at night. The past causes you to loose sleep and rest. It is like a lion hunting its prey. The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). The devil is like a roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8). Some of us are identified by our past. It can be overcome.
David fought 4 giants:
1st giant -
David killed Goliath. His name means splendor. Splendor means to be grand. He was the champion of the Philistines. Sometimes we face situations that blindsides us. Don't be deceived by the splendor. The enemies are willing to lose their life to destroy yours. The enemy is real. You have to fight the enemy for the rest of your life. The devil left Jesus for a season.
2nd giant -
2 Sam 21:16
16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels[a] and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David.
Some of us know we are getting into. You bought the car and house you couldn't afford, got involved with your boyfriend you shouldn't have involved yourself with, drank the wine, ect. The name Ishbi-Benob tells where he is from. You put your destiny on the line when you involve yourself with something you shouldn't. You will be delivered when you use the gifts of the Father.
3rd Giant -
2 Sam 21:18
18 In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
Saph means tall and he was tall and lanky. Goliath was stocky. The enemy wants to know if can separate you from the water which is symbolic of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is always with You. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
4th giant -
2 Sam 21:19-20
19 In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jair[c] the Bethlehemite killed the brother of[d] Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.
20 In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha. 21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David’s brother, killed him.
This giant has no name. It's not the name that matters but the environment. You thought you were delivered and here comes a giant. Also notice that another giant had 6 fingers and toes on each hand and foot. 6 is the number of man. You will have to overcome man. All you have to do is watch your environment. A tree shall be known by it's fruit (Luke 6:44). The best fruit is at the top. Don't be afraid of other peoples' thoughts. No everyone can go with you where you are going. You've been losing the race because of unnecessary weight. Man has been hindering your income and progress. Hand symbolizes work and income. Feet symbolizes progress. People are in your life for a season, for a reason, or for treason.
When you go to Starbucks they ask you for your name. They will put your name on a cup and you have to wait for your drink. No one else can take your cup. If someone does take your cup they are obligated to remake your drink. You have blessings on the way with your name on it!
13And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
Egypt was a place of bondage, no productivity. By a prophet he will bring you out of Egypt. When a prophet showed up in the bible that person's situation changed immediately.
2 Sam 21:22
22These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
When a prophet shows up it is a sign that you are on God's mind. The prophet can change what is written over your life. The devil wants to put the prophet in a bad light.
2 Chron 20:21
21And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
After tonight you will be feed from the guilt of your past.
Free -
It is a state of mind
3 John 2
2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Your natural prosperity will never exceed the prosperity of your mind. What you think will manifest. You must also have freedom in the physical. If you are not free in your environment it will keep you bound. The slaves outnumbered the masters but they were bound. You have to change your environment.
Freedom is a reality. Think of crabs in a bucket. When a crab gets to the top another crab pulls it down. All that crab had to do was to follow the first crab and it would have been free. A messed up environment can make you forget who you are.
1 Cor 15:33
33Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
You may have thought that you would be further in life. A bad environment causes temporary delay.
Giants -
They are of abnormal heights. Golaiath was 9'6"
Gen 6:2
2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Giants come about through illegal relationships. The angels married and slept with human.
Mark 12:25
25For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
Gen 19: 1 - 14
1And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
3And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
4But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
5And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
6And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
7And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
8Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.
9And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
10But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
11And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.
12And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:
13For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.
14And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
Angels came to get Lot out and they had turned themselves into humans. We entertain angels uninformed (Heb 13:2).
David showed up to fight Goliath. He researched his enemy. When you fight you can't win unless you know their strengths and weaknesses. David 5 stones. Goliath had 4 brothers. David's enemies underestimated him. You can't take your enemies for granted & prepare to fight. The taller the object the longer it takes to get out of the show.
The Past -
It's like a ghost and it haunts you at night. The past causes you to loose sleep and rest. It is like a lion hunting its prey. The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). The devil is like a roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8). Some of us are identified by our past. It can be overcome.
David fought 4 giants:
1st giant -
David killed Goliath. His name means splendor. Splendor means to be grand. He was the champion of the Philistines. Sometimes we face situations that blindsides us. Don't be deceived by the splendor. The enemies are willing to lose their life to destroy yours. The enemy is real. You have to fight the enemy for the rest of your life. The devil left Jesus for a season.
2nd giant -
2 Sam 21:16
16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels[a] and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David.
Some of us know we are getting into. You bought the car and house you couldn't afford, got involved with your boyfriend you shouldn't have involved yourself with, drank the wine, ect. The name Ishbi-Benob tells where he is from. You put your destiny on the line when you involve yourself with something you shouldn't. You will be delivered when you use the gifts of the Father.
3rd Giant -
2 Sam 21:18
18 In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
Saph means tall and he was tall and lanky. Goliath was stocky. The enemy wants to know if can separate you from the water which is symbolic of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is always with You. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
4th giant -
2 Sam 21:19-20
19 In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jair[c] the Bethlehemite killed the brother of[d] Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.
20 In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha. 21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David’s brother, killed him.
This giant has no name. It's not the name that matters but the environment. You thought you were delivered and here comes a giant. Also notice that another giant had 6 fingers and toes on each hand and foot. 6 is the number of man. You will have to overcome man. All you have to do is watch your environment. A tree shall be known by it's fruit (Luke 6:44). The best fruit is at the top. Don't be afraid of other peoples' thoughts. No everyone can go with you where you are going. You've been losing the race because of unnecessary weight. Man has been hindering your income and progress. Hand symbolizes work and income. Feet symbolizes progress. People are in your life for a season, for a reason, or for treason.
When you go to Starbucks they ask you for your name. They will put your name on a cup and you have to wait for your drink. No one else can take your cup. If someone does take your cup they are obligated to remake your drink. You have blessings on the way with your name on it!
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