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Friday, October
3, 2008
Inspirational Speaker
Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore whosoever
heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise
man, which built his house upon a rock: (25) And the rain descended, and
the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell
not: for it was founded upon a rock. (26) And every one that heareth these
sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man,
which built his house upon the sand: (27) And the rain descended, and the
floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and
great was the fall of it. (KJV)
We have talked the last few days about
prophesying, which simply means to speak under the inspiration of, that
being inspired by the Holy Spirit. Just before the above verses we are
warned of many who were not inspired and speaking in line with the Spirit,
who end up deceived and fall short of the eternal reward God had intended
for them. God sent us a wise man, that being Jesus of Nazareth, who was
willing to speak words that were Spiritual and brought life to the
believers, having built His house on a rock solid foundation. Knowing what
that foundation is for yourself is vital if you wish to be used of God and
speak His words, which will be Spiritual and bring life as well, and allow
you access into His eternal realm.
Ephesians 2:19-22 Now therefore ye are no
more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of
the household of God; (20) And are built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (21)
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple
in the Lord: (22) In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of
God through the Spirit. (KJV)
Christ is that rock, that rock solid
foundation that is lacking with many who are still building their
foundations on sand, that being man’s doctrines and false interpretations
of the gospel. Many talk of Jesus the man but are oblivious to Christ the
Son of God who was within Him; the Spirit that was leading and guiding Him
in truth. After all, He did quite well for Himself; having been seated at
the right hand of God, is now ready to reveal Himself to you personally and
show you how you too can walk the path that leads to eternal life. Is your
foundation built on this Rock, or is it more of a crock, something manmade
and not acknowledged by God.
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the
foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them
that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from
iniquity. (KJV)
Ever see the product’s that have a seal
on them? One in particular that comes to mind is the real seal; this is a
seal that marks them as genuine, the real deal. We see again that the
writer Paul here was inspired to speak concerning the foundation of God,
and that it is in the name of Christ that we are set free, and depart from
iniquity. We need to rightly divide the word of truth; so as you go through
your Bible keep in mind the name of Christ and how important it is that you
are established on this rock solid foundation.
John 17:1-3 These words spake Jesus, and
lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify
thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: (2) As thou hast given him
power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou
hast given him. (3) And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. (KJV)
How about looking at the verses and ask,
what did this man Jesus of Nazareth call Himself? He definitely was an
inspirational speaker and still is; seated at the right hand of God and
delivering His message of faith and love to His church. So if this is the Rock
He was established on and this is the name He acknowledged as being His,
how can I go wrong?
Mark 9:38-41 And John answered him,
saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth
not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. (39) But Jesus
said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my
name, that can lightly speak evil of me. (40) For he that is not against us
is on our part. (41) For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink
in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall
not lose his reward. (KJV)
That’s comforting to know, that if I know
His name and belong to Him, being a part of the family in Christ, then I
will not lose my reward. Remember in Matthew 7:21-23, many had claimed to
be speaking on the Lord’s behalf, but He replied depart from me, I never
knew you. Obviously they didn’t know His name, therefore He didn’t know
their name either, which meant they must have built their foundation on
something other than the Rock. While today I hear many preach and teach in
the name of Jesus, I see in Mark that those that know the name of Christ
and teach in that name will not be turned away from the gates of heaven but
will be welcomed in with open arms. Do you know the name that will get you
access and keep you established on the Rock, or are you building on the
sand where it is just a matter of time before the house gets taken down
stream?
Acts 4:10-13 Be it known unto you all,
and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him
doth this man stand here before you whole. (11) This is the stone which was
set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. (12)
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (13) Now when they saw
the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and
ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they
had been with Jesus. (KJV)
Remember that name that was revealed to
Peter in Matthew 16:16-18? It was the rock solid revelation that came from
God Himself and inspired Peter, that others marveled at the boldness and
knowledge he received from that revelation. There is no other name given
under heaven; there is no other foundation that you can lay than that which
is laid, Jesus Christ, not just Jesus but the complete name Jesus Christ. Which
is why people who pray in the name of Jesus and leave out Christ are
someday going to find out that their name may be left off of His heavenly
register as well. If we deny Him (Christ), then He will deny us also.
John 4:23-26 But the hour cometh, and now
is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in
truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. (24) God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (25) The
woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ:
when he is come, he will tell us all things. (26) Jesus saith unto her, I
that speak unto thee am he. (KJV)
Who is speaking to you; and where are you
seeking inspiration from? If it is Christ, then you are well established;
while anyone else will not hold up. Are you a ‘can do’ person? Then you
will know how to get it accomplished.
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV)
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