February 8. 1678. the Motion of the Earth.
The Earth's motion is a sign of turmoil, but we can find sure footing in Jehovah, who stands unmoveable.
Jane Lead describes a vision where the Earth was in turmoil, with its inhabitants shaking and unable to find stability. In the midst of chaos, a voice reveals that the unmovable Rock, Jehovah, is the only sure foundation. Those who know this truth are called to cling to it and lead others to safety.
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In the Night my Spirit had a representation of the frame of the whole Earth, in the compass of a Globe. Which moved, as sometimes I have observed the Clouds working in the Air, before a shower of Rain cometh. So did the Earth work and move in a restless motion. And those inhabitants, that were found upon it, stood shaking and tottering, and could find no standing thereupon, so that there was great perplexity upon all. And my Spirit cryed, Ah Lord, what shall these do? And it was answered, there is a Rock which from all Ages hath stood Unmoveable, the Name thereof is Jehovah, there only sure footing is. You who do know it, will thereto fly, and draw others after you.
Sermon Outline
- The Earth's Restless Motion
- The Solution to the Earth's Motion
- Finding Sure Footing
- Those who know Jehovah will flee to Him
- They will draw others to Him
Key Quotes
“Ah Lord, what shall these do?” — Jane Lead
“There is a Rock which from all Ages hath stood Unmoveable, the Name thereof is Jehovah,” — Jane Lead
“You who do know it, will thereto fly, and draw others after you.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- In times of turmoil, we must flee to Jehovah for sure footing.
- Those who know Jehovah will draw others to Him, creating a community of faith.
- Jehovah is the only unmoveable Rock in a world of chaos.