February 18. 1678. an Appointed Time for Every Thing.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of watchfulness and stillness to discern the appointed time for every thing, and to seek the precious Jewel of the Gospel-Testimony.
Jane Lead preaches about the importance of being attentive to the divine timing and promptings of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to be still and sensitive to the movements of God's Spirit within them. She emphasizes the need to dive deep into the spiritual realm, like a fish searching for a precious jewel, in order to discover the hidden treasures of God's kingdom. Lead encourages a ministry that is rooted in profound spiritual experiences and revelations, rather than seeking worldly recognition and honor, as these will pale in comparison to the glory of God's kingdom.
Text
As soon as I awaked, or rather was awakened by this Word, which thus spake. There is a set time and season for every thing, therefore watch to it, and observe, when ever the hovering Dove does flutter his Wing, so as you may hear the sound thereof: then be in deep stillness, and stir not up the least Essence that belongeth to sensibility, then ye may know, what is working within the Globe of the unknown World.
This following Scripture hereupon was brought, alluding hereto, Mat. 17.27 Therefore as the Fish that came up with the piece of Silver in his Mouth, so dive ye into the deep of the still Ocean, without which you will not find the precious Jewel.
For ye must sink down as one lost in this Sea of all rich Treasury for a time, but when the Prize is taken, then come into Manifestation, and swim upon the broad Waters, with the pure Gospel-Testimony to give forth out of your Mouths, as a sealing and feeling Ministry. These are the great things that are to be looked after, in derision to all of this Worldly honour and false deceiveable dignities, whereof all will be ashamed in the rising day of this Glory.
Sermon Outline
- The Appointed Time for Every Thing
- Diving into the still Ocean
- Manifestation and Ministry
- Come into manifestation
- Swim on the broad Waters with the Gospel-Testimony
Key Quotes
“Therefore as the Fish that came up with the piece of Silver in his Mouth, so dive ye into the deep of the still Ocean, without which you will not find the precious Jewel.” — Jane Lead
“These are the great things that are to be looked after, in derision to all of this Worldly honour and false deceiveable dignities, whereof all will be ashamed in the rising day of this Glory.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Be still and quiet to discern the appointed time for every thing.
- Seek the precious Jewel of the Gospel-Testimony by sinking down into the unknown World.
- Come into manifestation and swim on the broad Waters with the Gospel-Testimony to give forth out of your mouths.