May 19. 1678. on the Same Subject
The sermon calls believers to fast from mortal things and exercise faith to access spiritual nourishment and eternal life.
Jane Lead preaches about the transformative power of fasting from worldly things to receive spiritual nourishment that aligns with eternal properties, urging listeners to allow the fire of God to guide them to a secret place where divine revelation awaits. She encourages steadfast faith in God's ability to bring forth new life from what was once dead, emphasizing the importance of surrender and trust in the Lord's sovereign power.
Text
This Word was spoken in me, saying, If ye can fast with me from Mortal things: then will be given you to eat that, which will supply all of Eternal Nature's Properties, for which your Spirit is so perplexed to find them out. But for this, give place to the Fire-Engin, that may display its bright Rays for your conduct to that secret place; wherefrom they will be raised. Look steddily with Faith's Eye, till the Lordly Power doth out-stretch it self, a Vigorous Life to draw over that; which has lain under Death.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Fasting
- The Role of Faith
- The Power of the Lord
- The Lord's power to revive and restore
- The Lord's power to bring life from death
Key Quotes
“If ye can fast with me from Mortal things: then will be given you to eat that, which will supply all of Eternal Nature's Properties” — Jane Lead
“Look steddily with Faith's Eye, till the Lordly Power doth out-stretch it self, a Vigorous Life to draw over that; which has lain under Death” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- Believers should seek to detach from worldly things and focus on spiritual growth.
- Faith is a crucial component in accessing spiritual power and nourishment.
- The Lord's power is necessary for spiritual revival and restoration.