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  THE SAME TIME ALSO DID LIBNAH REBUILD
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: The key to power and influence is giving ourselves entirely to
Jesus and being a channel through which He may pour Himself.

Topics: "Authority", "Faithfulness to God"
Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 21:10, Matthew 28:18, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 6:1, James 4:7

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the connection between faithfulness to God and the
authority one holds over others, illustrating that when the kings of
Judah remained loyal to God, they maintained control over surrounding
nations. He draws parallels to personal struggles, family dynamics, and
influence over others, suggesting that disobedience to God leads to
rebellion in various aspects of life. Meyer encourages complete
surrender to Jesus, asserting that true power and grace flow from a deep
relationship with God, enabling believers to lead effectively and
maintain order in their lives. The sermon highlights the importance of
unwavering loyalty to God as the foundation for authority and influence.

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The same time also did Libnah rebuild

from under his hand. 2 Chron. xxi. 10.

AS long as the kings of Judah remained true to their allegiance to God
they were able to keep in subjection the surrounding nations; but just
so soon as they revolted from God these peoples revolted from them. It
was as though power descended into them from the source of all power;
and when the link between themselves and God was broken, that between
them and their subordinates was broken also.

This applies very widely: To our passions. ‑‑ If they master
you, rebelling against and revolting from your hand, it is because there
is some flaw in your consecration, and you have forsaken to some extent
the Lord God.

To our families. ‑‑ When the heads of a home are in perfect
unity with each other and God, they may generally expect that their
children will grow up submissive and obedient. Their authority will be
recognised and honoured. Revolt in the home indicates very often some
lapse in obedience and loyalty to God.

To our influence over men. ‑‑ When the soul is in blessed
fellowship with God, power flows into it from Him, before which
strongholds are overthrown. "I am full of power by the Spirit of the
Lord," said the prophet. "I am a man under authority, and have soldiers
under me," said the centurion.

Give yourself entirely to Jesus. Obey Him absolutely; receive by faith
from Him living power and grace; be a channel through which He may pour
Himself; and you will find that men and things will fall into line at
your bidding, and you shall receive power. Our Libnahs will not revolt
unless we forsake the Lord God of our fathers.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/the-same-time-also-did-libnah-rebuild/
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