LET US RISE UP AND BUILD A RALLYING

“LET US RISE UP AND BUILD”

A RALLYING CALL • From a shared sense of need • • • Summons the release of well directed energy Capture of a co-operative spirit An awareness that the observed conditions were inconsistent with the purpose and potential of the entity

THE SUMMONS • Started with a concerned individual • Knowledge of God’s standard His promises His past dealings What is appropriate to His honour An interest in God’s interest • Need for confession and identification

IMPORTANT FIRST STEPS • Information gathering- Reports 1: 3 Observation 2: 11 -16 • Examination and Confession 1: 5 -10 • Reliance on God’s promises 1: 11 • Resource gathering 2: 7 -9

CRITICAL ‘BUILDING BLOCKS’ The gates • • • Sheep gate Fish gate Old gate Valley gate Refuse gate Fountain gate Water gate Horse gate East gate Miphkad gate

CHALLENGES • • • Lack of commitment Ridicule Discouragement (within) Internal Conflicts “Subtle wiles” Betrayal 3: 5 4: 2 -4 4: 10 -12 5: 1 -13 6: 1 -9 13: 4 -8; 28

THE OUTCOME • • Finished walls 6: 15 Hung doors 7: 1 Deployed personnel 7: 2 The ascendency of the Word of God – – – Worship Fellowship Joy Confession Separation Testimony 8: 6 8: 10, 12 8: 17 9: 1 9: 2 12: 43

CONCLUSION • What do we bring? – Knowledge of the foundation – Awareness of the Lord’s desires – Awareness of the current conditions – Desire to make a difference – Personal examination and confession/repairs – A mind to work – RELIANCE on the DIVINE RESOURCES

Conclusion (contd. ) • What do we take away – Willingness to be concerned – Willingness to admit my own part in the failure/weakness – Willingness to act – Willingness to rely on God