Sacred Trust
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The Wisdom and Privilege of Embracing Our Sacred Trust
By Mike Bickle1944:302CH 29:25PSA 139:23ISA 42:10AMO 9:11MAT 28:19ROM 12:1PHP 3:141TH 5:16HEB 10:24REV 19:1Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of embracing our sacred trust in the context of God's prophetic history, urging believers to remain faithful amidst the mundane and challenging aspects of life. He reflects on the prophetic words received 30 years ago regarding the establishment of 24-hour prayer and the rise of intercessory missionaries, highlighting the importance of commitment to this divine mandate. Bickle encourages the congregation to grow in revelation and understanding of their roles, asserting that true fulfillment comes from engaging deeply with God's purpose rather than merely fulfilling duties. He stresses that the sacred trust is a serious vocation, not a casual commitment, and calls for a collective effort to fulfill God's global mandate through prayer and worship. Ultimately, he reminds the audience that their faithfulness in this calling is crucial for the unfolding of God's plans in the earth.
The Mother and the Child
By J.R. Miller0LUK 1:30J.R. Miller reflects on the profound significance of motherhood through the lens of the Virgin Mary and her relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the sacred trust placed upon mothers to nurture and guide their children, highlighting the duality of joy and sorrow that accompanies this responsibility. While Mary was chosen to bear the Redeemer, every mother carries the weight of unknown futures for her child, making her role both a privilege and a challenge. Miller acknowledges that motherhood is often marked by pain and grief, yet it is through these experiences that a mother learns the deepest truths of love. Ultimately, the sermon calls for reverence towards the sacred bond between mother and child, recognizing the divine mission inherent in this relationship.