October 19. 1678. Beware of the Concision.
The sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and agreement in avoiding the work of the Concision and accessing the blessings of the Coelestial Treasury.
Jane Lead preaches about the importance of being assured that the Lord values the work He has done in us, emphasizing the manifestation of God's glory when we are vigilant. She warns against the divisive tactics of the enemy that target the outward man, urging us to guard against anything that seeks to separate what God has united for our spiritual growth and exaltation. By being unified in mind and spirit, we can access great power from the heavenly realm to receive blessings from God's celestial treasury.
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This Word visited me in the Morning, saying, Be ye well assured, the Lord hath respect to what, his own hand hath wrought in you, formed, and framed. From thence will the Glory of God's Tabernacle appear, as ye are watchful. Be aware of the Concision, that worketh by and through the Tempter, that passeth through the outward Man, who is in the adverse Spirit. Then this Word distinctly spake, Take heed, and give no place to That, which would separate, what God hath designed to unite, and to be in agreement for the strengthening to proceed on, for that which is to be wrought out to the Life exaltation.
Be ye perfectly therefore of one Mind, and then ye will have great Force and Power to fetch down That, which will bless you, out of the Coelestial Treasury.
For that is it, in which your Portion stands.
Sermon Outline
- Beware of the Concision
- Taking Heed and Giving No Place
- Perfecting One Mind
- The Power of Unity
- Access to the Coelestial Treasury
Key Quotes
“Be ye well assured, the Lord hath respect to what, his own hand hath wrought in you, formed, and framed.” — Jane Lead
“Be ye perfectly therefore of one Mind, and then ye will have great Force and Power to fetch down That, which will bless you, out of the Coelestial Treasury.” — Jane Lead
“For that is it, in which your Portion stands.” — Jane Lead
Application Points
- We must be watchful and take heed to avoid giving place to the Concision.
- Striving for unity and agreement gives us great force and power to fetch down blessings.
- Our portion and blessings come from God's hand, and we must seek to align with His design.