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They have watched Jesus

Posted on 05/13/2009 | In: john's Voice Blog (0 plays)

No matter how much God moves through us, remember it is God and not us! * No matter how many prophecies we give, no matter how much anointed preaching and teaching comes forth from us, we must never forget that it is what's behind the faucet that makes all the difference! * No matter how many good things happen through me, I am only the faucet, there is a power supply behind me, and if that is ever cut off I am useless! IN OUR TEXT Mt.17:14-21: JESUS IS TEACHING HIS DISCIPLES THIS VERY IMPORTANT LESSON. * They had most likely watched Him cast out devils many times before. * They had heard Him teach about going into the Strongman's house and taking his armor. * They had probably watched as he sent the legion of devils into a herd of swine. Numerous times the scripture speaks of Jesus casting out devils, and it is probable that the disciples were witnesses to these events. * So, now they come across a situation that they feel very confident that they can handle! * They have watched Jesus do this, they have observed His hand motions, listened to what He said, and how he said it! * They have the words, actions, motions, and everything else down pat, but there is one thing missing! * They have no power! There is nothing behind the faucet, and they fail miserably at the task at hand. And Jesus takes this opportunity to tell them that there is no magic in the faucet! * In other words, if there is no PRAYER AND FASTING, there will be no power! * There is no magic in the faucet, its what is behind the faucet that makes the difference! I can: * Say all the right words * Do all the right hand motions * Use the right tone of voice * But, if there is no PRAYER AND FASTING that has taken place behind the wall, there will be no power coming from the faucet! This kind goeth not out but by PRAYER AND FASTING! THE DANGER WE FACE IS WHEN WE TRY TO DUPLICATE THROUGH MERE HUMAN EFFORTS WHAT CAN ONLY BE PRODUCED BY GOD! * Preachers get into trouble when they learn how to preach! * Singers get into trouble when they learn how to sing! * Teachers get into trouble when they learn how to teach! We must never reach the point where we learn how to do what only God can do! * I am never going to become so smart that I don't need God!

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great post and faith

From In Faith Of The Lord, on 05/13/2009