Wisdom. By Robert. B.Dalton. Menorah Publications. Australia 2017.

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1 Wisdom By Robert. B.Dalton. Menorah Publications. Australia 2017.

2 * Points of distinction and emphasis, are used by our authorship solely to bring light to our dialogue. * Unless otherwise indicated, all Scriptural references appearing are quotations from the King James Bible... computer software, E Sword version by Rick Meyers. First Edition (January, 2017.) Copyright Australia by Robert.B.Dalton. Apart from the purpose of private study or review for archive retrieval, no part may be reproduced without the expressed and written permission of the authors (and/ or) their agents for Menorah Publications. Menorah TM ==========Publications ===== 2

3 Wisdom The Fear of The Lord is just the beginning of Wisdom; it is here, that we suddenly realise and understand that we have just taken our first steps toward Growing up! 1 Fear of The Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, but Love from The Lord is its completion! Then shalt thou understand The Fear of The LORD Jeremiah 9 Verses Thus saith The LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: (24) But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I AT the LORD which exercise Lovingkindness, Judgment, and Righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith The LORD. 1 Eisenhower, William D. Christianity Today. 3

4 This dialogue, The Fear of The LORD is the fourth in the series entitled, New Beginnings Our format is based on the unfolding word of instruction as contained in, Proverbs 2 Verses 1-5. My son,... if thou wilt... receive... My words, and... hide... My commandments with thee; (2) So that thou... incline thine ear... unto wisdom, [and]... apply thine heart... to understanding; (3) Yea, if thou... criest after knowledge [and]... liftest up thy voice... for understanding; (4) If thou... seekest... her as silver, and... Searchest for her as [for] hid treasures; (5) Then shalt thou understand the Fear of The LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 4

5 We shall see as this lesson unfolds, that God our Father places extreme importance on the area of our hearts, as a point of both contact and (ongoing) communication, this is described by us in our studies as Communion. NO COMMUNICATION NO COMMUNION, NO COMMUNION NO COMMON-UNION, NO COMMUNION... NO UNION! Ephesians 5 Verse 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what The Will of The Lord [is]. 5

6 Proverbs 22 Verse 4 By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. What an intriguing subject, is this thing which is called, Wisdom. I want you to know from the very onset of this lesson, that you my friend have already made the wisest choice that you could ever make this side of Eternity... Firstly, all that have bowed the knee have made Wisdom s choice by receiving into their hearts The Lord Jesus Christ, as both Lord and Saviour! Secondly, In order to continue to Grow in Wisdom and The Knowledge of God requires the second step of on-fire, continued, determined obedience to God s Word of instruction: 6

7 Psalm 111 Verse 10 The Fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endureth for ever. I think, that for the majority, most Christians who have come this far in their walk will readily want to respond to the impulses of desiring to understand for themselves, What The Will of the Lord [is]! We as Christians are always to be in a state of preparation that is preparation for change. Change from out of the old life and into that of the new! I want to tell you right now, that the only thing that came up against Change, and refused to move is a fossil!!! Proverbs 16 Verses 6-7 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by The Fear of The LORD men depart from evil. (7) When a man s ways please The LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 7

8 The world is full of relics that have been locked into their own ways and refused to move. They have become nothing more than a fleeting memory to the history of change. We have been programmed by our old ways of thinking for just so long, that (should The Lord tarry,) we need to be reprogrammed out of our old mind-sets. This won t happen overnight, but it will happen! Sure, I know that The Lord can do this in an instant, but we need to understand His Great Grace. It took time for you to learn these things that drew you away! Now we have to unlearn that which pulled us away! Wherefore be ye not unwise Psalm 33 Verses Behold, The Eye of The LORD is upon them that Fear Him, upon them that hope in His Mercy; (19) To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. The direct opposite to us being wise, is being foolish: 8

9 God s Word says, Psalm 14 Verse 1(a) The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God People often argue, Hey, I live my life and I leave well alone! I get on with my own business and leave others to their own! Proverbs 1 Verse 7 The Fear of The LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Did you by chance see, that the middle letters of the word business, just happen to spell the word sin. I tell you, that if the devil can t distract you, he ll always try to make you busy so that you don t hear! I get on with my life, and I don t interfere with anybody or anything! Well!!! Isn t that wise, isn t that wisdom??? No, that s the wisdom of the world, that s the mentality of the three-wise-monkeys: 9

10 evil: See no evil, Hear no evil, and speak no Proverbs 14 Verse 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. Do you think that for one minute they can live up to it!!!?? NO! Let me just show you today, that even that sort of attitude leaves so much to be desired in the face of the purposes of God. This is the sort of attitude that chooses to play the ostrich and bury its head in a hole pretending that anything that threatens its security is not happening! (ring a few bells???) Proverbs 26 Verse 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. 10

11 The general authorship of The Book of Proverbs is accorded to the boy king called, Solomon. The first nine chapters of the book address the subject of Wisdom. In the instruction of these chapters, sharp contrast is drawn between, Wisdom and foolishness, Righteousness and sin: Ultimately, King Solomon was used of God (even as a lad) to point the way toward the shelter, the counsel and the comfort of God s Own Heart! Now that s Wisdom, even as a lad, his desire was for The Lords Will, Purpose and Good Pleasure! Here in lies Wisdom, false cults and false religions have tried to reveal her secrets. They have done this since the advent of recorded history but Wisdom, is there for the asking. The Bible says, James 1 Verse 5 If any of you lack Wisdom let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 11

12 In essence, Wisdom, has to do with choosing what is right and good as we live our daily lives. I believe that Wisdom, is in essence about making informed choices. Choices that revolve both in and around The Counsel and Instruction of God. It is Wisdom, that cannot possibly fail to achieve what it sets out to do. Isaiah 55 Verse 11 So shall My Word be that goeth forth out of My Mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it. Whether that word is to guide, to comfort to prosper or to deliver. A wise person is one who is sensitive to The Will of The Lord and subjects himself (herself) to the guidance and counsel of Almighty God and His Wise Words. 12

13 It is then in the way that that person lives, that Wisdom, unites God s Word and everyday experience. In practical terms, we call this outworking a testimony. Yes, the tree is known by its fruit and the fruit, the tree! It is safe to say, that It is by the way a person lives that Wisdom, is a demonstrable (or provable) fact! Proverbs 2 Verse 6 For The LORD giveth Wisdom: out of His Mouth [cometh] Knowledge and Understanding. Great Wisdom, usually has a marvellous effect. Where Wisdom, has been applied even toward the circumstances of society. The outcome has always produced both Joy and satisfaction at the successful completion of her task. 13

14 Proverbs 2 Verses 9-12 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path. (10) When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Verses Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: (12) To deliver thee from the way of the evil [man], from the man that speaketh froward things; Why? You may ask, does God s Word personify Wisdom, with the character and nature of woman? The reason I believe, is really quite profound and yet quite simple. Often, when a male takes to courting the hand of a fair maiden, she is as elusive as the search for Wisdom. It is near, yet it appears to be so far away. Songs have been composed in celebration of Wisdom. Books have been written to captivate her tuition. 14

15 Yet still she remains as flexible as The Wind of The Spirit. Wisdom, is able to tack and sail in the direction that she is required. The reason as to why God refers to Wisdom, as she, reveals terms of endearment that even mortal men carry in regard to the awe that they have for such majestic things as tall-masted ships able to ply the seven seas: Yet, Wisdom, still entices, she still eludes and at the same time beckons! Someone has once well said, that, The Wisdom of God is as relevant to the shopping centre as it is to Heaven itself! Free from faults, there is no conflict of interest in Wisdom. Her final outcome produces both Peace and satisfaction to all because it is rooted and grounded in the soil of God s Great Love! Its product shines clearer than new silver it is more valuable than fine gold, it is both God s Life and Favour in our midst: 15

16 There has been, many an intelligent person who has made wrong moral choices, these The Bible refers to as demonstrating foolishness, or foolish behaviour. Unless one accepts and applies that word of guidance they can hardly be called Wise. Those that are wise in their own eyes, are nothing more than conceited, caught up in the delusions of SELF: This wonderful word called, Wisdom, can be described as, The whispered Word of God which directs us in the right paths, it s a word from God s Lips, to our hearts and from our hearts, to the ears of others! Does He have your ear? Then He has your heart! (R.B.D.) 16

17 Proverbs 4 Verses 1-27 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. (3) For I was my father s son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother. (4) He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. (5) Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. (6) Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. (7) Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. (8) Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. (9) She shall give to thine head an ornament of Grace: a Crown of Glory shall she deliver to thee. (10) Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. 17

18 (11) I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. (12) When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. (13) Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life. (14) Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]. (15) Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. (16) For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall. This is King David s counsel, to Solomon his son. It is obvious that he listened because Wisdom, was exactly what Solomon asked for and received! Verses For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. (18) But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (19) The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. (20) My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 18

19 (21) Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. (22) For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. (23) Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life. (24) Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. (25) Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. (26) Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. (27) Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. The Hebrew word for Wisdom, is the word hakam, which means to be wise and skilful. It is an indication of one who is competent in the use of both counsel and dialogue concerning wise literature the ordinances and the precepts of Almighty God: 19

20 As Wisdom, resides in the heart of hearts, its insights are to be considered not as man s, but the guidance of Almighty God. Cleverness and shrewd manipulation on the other hand, is a direct violation of the purity of The Wisdom which is from above: James 3 Verse 13 Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. Just how many times, do men consider that Meekness, is weakness? In reference to the word, Wisdom, it means wisdom that is not centred in its own conceit: Meekness, after all is said and done, is power under control! 20

21 James, is calling for a particular kind of Wisdom from his readers, it s the Wisdom that is selfgiving, in that it is ready, willing and able to teach and instruct others, so that all receive the benefits that are associated with her instruction. James puts forward the requirement, that a teacher has two very important qualifications to present in the make-up of his character. i) The works of the wise testify in their way of living. In other words when they become the topic of conversation. The way in which they live and raise their families speaks for itself! They don t have to be proving to themselves or others Who s they are! They are in no way accountable to nit-picking gossips who have nothing better to do with their lives than to probe and search for faults in others. 21

22 Acts 4 Verse 13(b) they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. ii) The very first letter in the Christian alphabet is H for Humility, and this is seen in one s readiness and willingness to impart into others that which has been birthed within. They above all else, know without a shadow of a doubt that you cannot give to others, that which you yourselves have not received and they don t try!!! The world s wisdom seeks for words from little old grey-haired men who (supposedly) have many a year of experience under their belt. God s Wisdom, sends a little child, born in a manger. A child to whom the little old grey-haired men of the East bring gifts. Gifts of pure gold, frankincense and myrrh. 22

23 God Himself, gives The Most Precious Gift of Wisdom, to those who cannot possibly do anything to either earn or deserve it, this, He called, Grace. God Himself, gives The Most Precious Gift to a sinsick and dying world. He gave that freewill offering of His only begotten Son! Now, what s the world s idea of wisdom nothing but foolishness, in the sight of a Holy and Awesome God! 1 Corinthians 1 Verse 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; Yet another reason as to why The Lord turned the religious world of the Pharisee clean on its ear! 23

24 It took God in the flesh, to show the Religious and self-righteous that their righteousness in His sight, was a filthy rags... And they still are! Isaiah 64 Verse 6(a) But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; God s Wisdom, can best be described as the Righteousness, of Jesus Christ made manifest in the life of the believer. That is, the Nature and the Character of the man Christ Jesus out-worked in the life of each and every believer from the oldest, to the youngest, the whom-so-ever will! A-men! 24

25 Don t you think, that this is a great and uncomplicated way of presenting God s Wisdom for all to understand? Christ in you, The Hope of Glory. The RIGHT-WISE-NESS of God birthed in YOU! WOW!!! Luke 10 Verses In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. (22) All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and [he] to whom the Son will reveal [him]. (23) And he turned him unto [his] disciples, and said privately, Blessed [are] the eyes which see the things that ye see: (24) For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen [them]; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard [them]. 25

26 God, is calling in this hour for... REALITY amongst His people. After all if we are walking the way that Jesus wants us to walk, then we are in a walk of total companionship. Luke 24 Verse 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets,... He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. When The Lord journeyed with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, He was not ashamed to exercise... His Calling, before the company of two: Two or Two Thousand, what did it matter, The Word made flesh, revealed Himself and the purposes of The Father to those that were ready to receive. Neither does He now refuse to become the teacher of even one... do you want the company of so excellent an instructor? I DO!!!?? 26

27 1 Corinthians 1 Verse 30 But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1 Corinthians 2 Verse 5 That your Faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2 Verse 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 27

28 Bibliography of reference material. a Kempis, Thomas Imitation of Christ. Blackie & Son Ltd. (London/Glasgow.) Bridges, Jerry Dake, Finis. Jennings Dalton. Robert.B & Nicola.J Value for all Things. Devoted to God. The Practice of godliness. Navigator Press, 1983 edit. Dake s Annotated Reference Bible. Dake Bible sales. P.O.Box Lawrenceville, Georgia U.S.A. (11th edit ) (a) Children of the Dust. Menorah Publications. N.Z. (2007 edit.) (b) The Tabernacle and It s Rituals. Menorah Publications. N.Z. (1992 edit.) (c) The Centrality of The Cross. Menorah Publications. (edit.2006 N.Z.) (d) The Law of Love. Menorah Publications. (edit 1997 Australia.) Darby, John Nelson. Francis, Rodney. W. Henry, Matthew Hira, Peter. Synopsis of the Books of the Bible. Copyright 1995 L. Hodgett The General Epistle of James. Gospel Faith Messenger Ministry. Harbour Light Ministries. Hamilton. New Zealand. (1996 edit.) Commentary on The Whole Bible. Hendrickson Publishers. (1991 edit.) Home Group Study Series. Vol.2 New Zealand (1985 edit.) 28

29 Kidner, Derek. Leesment, Harry Lockman Foundation, Marshall, I. Howard Missler, Chuck & Nancy Moo, Douglas. J Thompson, F. Charles Tristram, Dr Vine, W.E The Proverbs. The Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Inter-Varsity Press. Leicester, England. (1996 edit.) Pentecostal Ministerial Ethics. October 1988 edit. 61 Templeton Street, Cook. A.C.T. Australia Amplified Bible. (chapter reference notes.) Zondervan Bible Publishers.(1987 edit.) The Acts of The Apostles. (Revised edition) The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Inter-Varsity Press. W.B. Eerdmans Publishing. Co. Grand Rapids. Michigan. U.S.A. (1994 edit.) The Way of Agape. (Understanding God s Love.) Koinonia House Publishing. U.S.A. (1999 edit.) The Letter of James. (Revised edition) The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Inter-Varsity Press. W.B. Eerdmans Publishing. Co. Grand Rapids. Michigan. U.S.A. (1993 edit.) Thompson Chain Reference Bible. B.B.Kirkbridge Bible Company, Inc. (K.J.V edit.) Easton s 1897 Bible Dictionary. Vine s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words. edited by F.F.Bruce. World Bible Publishers. Iowa Falls, U.S.A. (1981 edit.) 29

30 Menorah Publications Catalogue TM Series, Discovering Discipleship No.1 No.2 No.3 - Let us go on Hebrews 6 Verses The how to, called Repentance: - The can do, Faith from God: No.4 - Baptism the waters. No.5 - The Laying on of Hands: No.6 - Resurrection of the dead. No.7 - The Eternal Godhead:... Going on to perfection...! The first of a three part series of Bible Studies, these lay the foundation teachings of our Faith based on Hebrews 6 Verses 1-2. Good for young disciples, each lesson is prepared so it can be used as private, group or classroom study material. 30

31 Series, Growing Discipleship The Be- Attitudes, Love s Divine Attitudes Matthew 5 Verses Blessed are the poor in spirit. 2. Blessed are they that mourn. 3. Blessed are the meek. 4. Blessed are they which do hunger. 5. Blessed are the merciful. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers. 8. Blessed, are they which are persecuted. If you be in Christ, then it stands to reason, that whatever curved balls are thrown to you in this life, you will Be-in-Christ s-attitude, and not react in an inappropriate manner. As hard as that may be! Blessed are relates to the present tense, to the here and now, not only to the future. But from here, to there and beyond! This second of a three part series of Bible studies, are designed to help understand the development of our Christian Character in our day to day walk. 31

32 Series, Overcomers Discipleship. That ye might be... partakers. 2 Peter 1 Verses ) And beside this, giving all diligence... 2.)... add to your Faith virtue... 3.) and to virtue knowledge; 4.) And to knowledge temperance; 5.) and to temperance patience; 6.) and to patience godliness; 7.) And to godliness brotherly kindness; 8.) and to brotherly kindness charity (or LOVE.) 32

33 Our third in the Discipleship series, is Discipleship that Overcomes, And is titled, That ye might be... partakers. These lessons come from the second letter of Peter and work well alongside the previous series entitled, The Beatitudes which cover the development of our Christian Character. If a man has come to the place of little or no growth, then surely, he has remained as a babe. If he has not given himself over to be dealt with by The Spirit of Grace, then he is marked by the arm of the flesh. He is still a Christian, but a carnal Christian, a babe in Christ. But if he completely surrenders his will to The Holy Spirit, he will rapidly and willingly choose to put down the deeds of the flesh and become what God s Word calls a Spiritual man. 33

34 Series, The Parables of Christ... (Matthew 13 Verses 1-53) The disciples, they had heard His first four parables spoken to the listening crowd... the multitude. Jesus did not use parables in the earlier part of His ministry, and when He began to use them, it was a matter of surprise to his disciples, who asked Him His reason for doing so. Matthew 13 Verses And the disciples came, and said unto Him, Why speakest Thou unto them in parables? (11) He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of The Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not given. 34

35 (12) For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. (13) Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. The whole thing turns on the distinction between earnest inquirers and careless hearers. The earnest inquirer has ears to hear; the other has not. That is, instead of apprehending The Truth, he is only perplexed and confused by it, and instead of going away enriched, he is poorer than ever. The meaning is so simple and familiar, that even a child can understand it. Being of the nature to connect with everyday things, things that are frequently observed. Parables, are the meal prepared for us by The Lord of The Harvest, He prepares a meal for each of His laborers, though they are few, all are well fed. 35

36 He has seen to it, that a young lad now brings to the table, Five loaves and two fish! This is something for us all to well consider, they had twelve baskets full, after the crowd was fed. Jesus took the twelve, and turned the world inside out, to the right side up! Many may bring the Scriptures to the mind, but The Lord alone can prepare the mind to receive His Word: Our Master, our Saviour Jesus differs from all other teachers... they may reach the ear, but only He can instruct the heart! Others may teach what is to be believed, but only Jesus can teach us how to believe! 36

37 Series, The Parables of Christ... (Matthew 13 Verses 1-53) (1) - The Parable of The Sower. (2) - The Parable of The Tares. (3) - The Parable of The Mustard Seed. (4) - The Parable of The Leaven. (5) - The Parable of The Hidden Treasure. (6) - The Pearl of Great Price. (7) - The Parable of The Drag Net. (8) The Scribe and The Householder. 37

38 Series, The Gleanings... Not such a strange word really, but a word which is not often used to day. What does it mean for us to glean? In simple terms, it means to gather together. We gather together that which will draw us deeper into Relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We, are gathering and gleaning in the fields of our kinsman Redeemer King Jesus. The Gleanings, was written out of gratitude for my own Salvation, and the way that He my King has Blessed me by revealing more about Himself as together we build the Relationship that religion cannot offer! Many, many Brothers and Sisters in Christ are desperately hungry and we who feed at His table have a duty of care to share with those around us. This is the reason for this series. To answer questions and have all things in common... the basis of communion, common-union so enjoy, grow deeper into Jesus Christ and be Blessed. 38

39 Acts 2 Verses 44-46(a) And all that believed were together, and had all things common; (45) And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. (46a) And they, continuing daily with one accord... 39

40 Series, The Gleanings... (1) - What is... Sin? (2) - The how too, called, Repentance. (3) - The Squeeze of Temptation. (4) - The Tongue... taming the unruly member! (5) - The can do, Faith from God: (6) - The Growth of Grace. (7) - Baptism, the waters. (8) - The Holy Spirit. (9) - The Laying on of Hands. (10) - Divine Healing. (11) - The Resurrection. (12) - The Eternal Godhead... 40

41 Series, Ripened Husks... (1) Salt, Light and perfect Sight. (2) Living in Submission. (3) The Christian and Finance. (4) The Growth of Grace. (5) The Law of Love. (6) Prayer and Fasting. (7) Giants in the Land. (8) The Anointing of God. (9) Double portion Anointing. (10) Entering in to Rest. 41

42 Poem: The Garden of My Heart In the garden I the arrived with dawn, the air was crisp, it was still, the birds delighted the morning sun. It was quite, The Lord whispered Oh, my heart look, write, see and hear. I saw the sky, Heaven s blue skirt. The glow of, Your Handiwork, painted in clouds. Then said He in the garden of my heart, In seeing, see, in hearing hear, I was hearing The Voice of our God! Thank You Jesus!!! My hand trembles at His Touch, The Anointing of His Spirit flows I write, please Lord, please tell me more. His reply to my soul, You have much to hear! 42

43 There is a glow in my heart that say s, this is the grain that I want in my storehouse: Jesus used the description of harvested grain as a wonderful way of showing us why it is important for whole grains of wheat to have The Husk removed. If grain that is harvested has the husk intact, then it will not be stored well for later use. As a matter of fact, you are inviting the spread of mould. Grain is normally harvested when ripe, and the ripened husks are winnowed. This is the process whereby the grains themselves, are tossed into the air and as they do, they rub against each other to remove the outer sheaf or husk. God s desire, is that we play an active role to work with The Holy Spirit in and through our lives to remove the excess baggage. To remove the old covering, so that the pure whole grain will remain. And there be no Bushel of self, there be no Bushel of former days! 43

44 A bushel measure, was a standard measure and filled a woven basket made to the bushel size and was used to store that measure in a dry and safe manner till it was required to be used: Matthew 5 Verse 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. You stick a lighted flame under a dry woven basket and it will either smother the flame, or set fire to the house! I must decrease, in order that He increase! Grain, was bought to the threshing floor, and there it was threshed. The sheaves, were beaten with a rod or with a winnowing fork in order to separate the grain from the stork. Once the pile of grain was a reasonable height, it was time to see the leathery husks come off. To achieve the removal of the husk, the grains were tossed into the air to land on a round cane basket. They were then flipped up into the air, until the husk blew off into the breeze. 44

45 Winnowed grain, de-husked, and dry, now ready for proper storage in the garner or granary till the time of use. All the husk, was then burned off. Matthew 3 Verse 12 Whose fan is in His Hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the garner; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. 45

46 Series, New Beginnings 1. Incline Your Ear 2. Apply thine (Your) Heart. 3. Search for Hid Treasures 4. The Fear of The Lord, (Wisdom s Beginning) 5. The Knowledge of God The Holy Spirit has employed the use of this series to impact our lives as Husband and wife. We have both been intrigued as to the amount of Blessings that many of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ seem to miss out on. We are convinced that the reason is because of our inattention to God s inscribed Word. Praise Him for His Divine tolerance as we continue to grow in Him! Proverbs 1 Verse 5(a) A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; 46

47 Proverbs 9 Verses 9-11 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. (10) The Fear of The LORD is the beginning of Wisdom: and The Knowledge of The Holy is understanding. (11) For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. Our format for this series, New Beginnings is based on the unfolding word of instruction as contained in Proverbs 2 Verses 1-5 My son if thou wilt... receive... My words, and... hide... My commandments with thee; (2) So that thou... incline thine ear... unto wisdom, [and]... apply thine heart... to understanding; (3) Yea, if thou... criest after knowledge [and]... liftest up thy voice... for understanding; (4) If thou... seekest... her as silver, and... Searchest for her as [for] hid treasures; (5) Then shalt thou understand The Fear of The LORD and find the knowledge of God. 47

48 We shall see as this lesson unfolds, that God our Father places extreme importance on the area of our hearts, as a point of both contact and (ongoing) communication, this is described by us in our studies as Communion. NO COMMUNICATION NO COMMUNION, NO COMMUNION NO COMMON-UNION, NO COMMUNION... NO UNION! 48

49 Jesus said, Matthew 11 Verses At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26) Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in Thy sight. (27) All things are delivered unto Me of My Father: and no man knoweth The Son, but The Father; neither knoweth any man The Father, save The Son, and He to whomsoever The Son will reveal Him. (28) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I AM meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For My yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 49

50 Series, Pulpit Ponderings... If there is one thing that I desire in this life that I am living, it s to sit at the feet of our Lord and Savior and soak in what He s been saying to me over the years. It is with much gratitude for Him, that I have compiled this collection, my prayer is simply this, Love Him, listen to His Voice as it echos in your own heart; learn of Him, He has much to give, and we have much to recieve. 50

51 Series, Pulpit Ponderings... (1) Fire in The Bones. (2) Relationship, the Heart to heart. (3) Christ, The Rock. (4) Abraham s Seed. (5) Children of the dust. (6) Family, The Fabric. (7) Bottle-neck Fruits. (8) The Mountain or the mediocre. (9) On Time and Eternity. (10) The Centrality of The Cross. (11) Where is thy sting...death? (12) Except your Righteousness exceeds. (13) The Doves and The Blood. (14) Five smooth stones. (15) Money Changers in The Temple. (16) The religion of Cain. (17) Wisdom... (18) Wisdom builds her house... 51

52 Copy-right... personal observations. To those Brethren, that have laboured long and hard in The Word of our God... I take time to Bless them publically for their endeavours to pass on that Holy Ghost inspired Word throughout His Church... Hebrews 6 Verse 10 For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His Name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Therefore, edify The Body of Christ, encourage and exhort; but remember, if you are tempted to call the work of another your own, you are the one that will in the end be held responsible for your actions. The Spirit of Grace, gave the work to the hand of the scribe, who faithfully put pen to paper. Plagiarism, is not only illegal, it is immoral; above all, we must... Romans 12 Verse 10 [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; So I exhort you in The Name of our Lord and Saviour, to feel quite free to use the material with which The Lord has so blessed us and those before us, bearing in mind that the pre-eminence belongs to The Lord Jesus Christ Himself... Your brother in His service, Robert.B. Dalton. Matthew 10 Verse 8(b)... freely ye have received, freely give. e mail menorahpublications@hotmail.com 52

53 The stronger the foundation, the brighter the future! 1 Corinthians 3 Verse 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Let us join together to, Church the Un-Churched, Teach the Un-Taught, and most of all, Reach the Un-Reached... for Jesus! Go Ye...! Speak Ye...! Do Ye...! 53

54 About the author. Born and raised in inner Sydney, N.S.W. Australia, Robert was a child when the likes of Arthur Stace, Alan Walker and Ted Noffs ministered to Sydney in the nineteen fifties. The Lord spoke to Robert at the age of seven, outside of the old Cleveland Street Congregational Church. For many years, he continued to live for himself. That is, until The Lord again spoke to him in The Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. He received Jesus Christ into his life as Lord and Saviour in February, Being Water Baptised in April, Born Again and Filled with The Holy Spirit in May of the same year. Bob and Nikki married, in October of 1987 and have an awesome family of five plus four of Bob s older children with altogether and to date twenty Grandchildren. Bob has compiled and published materials helpful for growth and development in Christ Jesus. Sadly, but with great joy, Nikki passed into Glory to be with our Lord. 21 st July, Over the years, Bob has ministered as a Pastor/ Teacher and functioned as itinerant Preacher with a strong call to Missions. His desire, is to see more folk, coming out of themselves, and going deeper into personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour, The Lord Jesus Christ. 54