When the dust settles

Introduction

Genesis 2:4–9 NKJV

4 This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, 5 before any plant of the field was in the earth and before any herb of the field had grown. For the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to till the ground; 6 but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground. 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. 8 The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. 9 And out of the ground the Lord God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

What happens when the dust settles?

When I was growing up, I remember having a situation where I was told I could have something decent now, or something bigger later.. We’ve all done it.. something bigger awaits, but we are ready to double down right then settling for less.

You’ve done it, I’ve done it.. they done it.

Pray

Point 1: Crowned with Glory

Psalm 8:4–5 NKJV

4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? 5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Some think Psalm 8 is a seraphemic discourse. Before Sin manifested in humankind, Adam and Eve were clothed – surrounded with – and crowned with the Glory of God. The man and his wife walked around as God did – covered with His Glory. They were so saturated with His Glory they had no consciousness of being physically unclothed.

God is perfection covered by Glory. Man was innocence covered by Glory!

Adam was made in the image and likeness of God, just a little lower than the heavenly beings.

This crown symbolizes not just an adornment but a divine encircling, a communion with God Himself. Are we living in the fullness of this encircling glory, or have we settled for mere glimpses of His majesty?

In the Hebrew the word crowned means to encircle meaning man was encircled with the glory of God. Man was in communion with God, encircled by His glory.

This covering was glory.. When Adam and Eve were put out, two angels guarded Eden to keep them from getting back in… then at Jesus’ tomb 2 angels revealed the way out had been fulfilled.

Point 1: The Tabernacle

Luke 9:28–36 NKJV

28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men who stood with Him. 33 Then it happened, as they were parting from Him, that Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!” 36 When the voice had ceased, Jesus was found alone. But they kept quiet, and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.

When have you settled for anything less than glory? Notice while the biggest rescue mission in the history of creation was being discussed and unfolded… these men, heavy with sleep in a critical hour wanted to build tabernacles and stay there… skipping the glory.

Church, I have encountered the Lord and i’m here to tell you GET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER.

v31 they speak of his decrease in Jersualem. Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep… I’m telling you,

I’m here to cast out demons today..

I’m talking about blind men and the modern church

Point 2: The Blind Man & the Modern Church

Mark 8:22–26 NKJV

22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. 24 And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.” 25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. 26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, “Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town.”

Do you think Jesus didn’t have the power to heal Him, or do you think that Jesus wanted to see if He would ask for the fullness by getting honest with Jesus. There are people even here in this room whose hearts are against the vision. They want their vision.

This is the only two-stage healing in the Gospels, and miracle stories in antiquity usually stress the suddenness of the miracle; emphasis on healing by degrees was quite rare. Many therefore believe that Jesus provided here an acted parable.. let’s go back a few verses and look

Mark 8:16–21 NKJV

16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.” 17 But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, “Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened? 18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?” They said to Him, “Twelve.” 20 “Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?” And they said, “Seven.” 21 So He said to them, “How is it you do not understand?”

Jesus was making a point here.. they had watched miracles, they had just witnessed Jesus and the bread but were saying they have no bread… yet here we do it!! The Bible says:

Psalm 24:1–2 NKJV

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters.

Too many people are satisfied seeing just trees.. In fact, this is a picture as well of the modern church.... I encountered the Holy Ghost the other day in the deepest way, and I’m here to cast out demons, break down strongholds, and to call the fire of God on those who stand against the Lord’s work.

I see trees..

Point 3: Tear Down the Altars

2 Chronicles 14:1–3 NKJV

1 So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Then Asa his son reigned in his place. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 2 Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God, 3 for he removed the altars of the foreign gods and the high places, and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the wooden images.

You must tear down the altars you have built in place of God.. the ones at your own feet.. the ones at your ambitions.. It is time to move.

Where are you building tabernacles where God has put transitions? I told you I was not playing church. If you are against God, the Holy Ghost will burn you out of here.

LET GOD BE TRUE AND EVERY MAN BE FOUND A LIAR!!!

CAST OUT DEMONS.