Rocks That Help Us

Ps. 104:18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies [rock badgers].

Pro. 30: 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

Job 28: 10 He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.

11 He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.

12 But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

INTRO: When we look at we see several things. Rocks are many colors. The have their color by the things inside. Iron oxide, the sands, manganese oxides and all kinds of things bring them color. So we can see rocks have been used as tools, for building, construction and others

First we realize that rocks are often used for good things…

Markers or boundaries

Protection,

Support,

Strength,

and even for Appearances sake.

Second it is the ones that we struggle with that we also see (usually don’t see at the surface)

Rocks of importance:

Rejoicing in His blessings – are we happy in the Lord?

Reaffirmation of our love for Him

Righteousness as a sign to all – are we glad to live for God?

Respect for God’s Work – How important is God’s work to you?

Responsiveness (or Resonance) to His Holy call – are you willing to

obey????

Reassurance of His love for us(from His Spirit and Word)

But, there are things which are problematic in our lives…

Rocks of impairment

Rigidity against the will of God in our live

Refusal to obey and serve Him

Too busy

Too selfish

Too stubborn

Restricting our service to Him in a jealous way -- Unwilling to really let Him lead

Resistance to His Holy Spirit – extremely dangerous!!!

Resentfulness (jealousy)of those that try to serve the Lord

Removal (immorality)of the old pathways on our lives

Gary Marcum – New Beginnings Church – 072008 – first used 031798 Revival service