WHEN ROOSTERS CROW
JOHN 13:38 & 18:27; MATTHEW 26:34 & 26:74
Mark 14:30 & 14:72; John 13:38 & 18:274
I. DESIRING ROOSTERS
1. ROOSTERS CONFRONT OUR TENDENCIES!
2. ROOSTERS COMPEL CONFESSION OF OUR TEMPTATIONS!
3. ROOSTERS CONFIRM GOD'S AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT!
4. ROOSTERS PROMPT US TO CONFORM TO GOD'S WILL!
5. ROOSTERS BOOST CONFIDENCE IN GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY!
II. DEVELOPING ROOSTERS
1. ROOSTERS REVEAL TO US OUR HEART!
2. ROOSTERS REMIND US OF GOD'S HEART
3. ROOSTERS RENOUNCE THAT WHICH IS NOT OF GOD'S HEART!
The above outline is from my message: “When Roosters Crow!” I wish I had more room to elaborate on each point but I am restricted by the limited space of this post. In Psalm 119:11 we read, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against thee.”
God gives us Roosters! What is a rooster? A rooster is a manifestation of God’s voice speaking to us to make us aware of God’s wishes or desire for us. If you have hidden God’s word in your heart, then God will bring it to your mind at various times. It may come through reading a scripture; through a friend; a note; a picture; a song; or a sermon. It may come at any time that God needs you to step back; move aside; step forward; or simply stop and consider His Will and direction. It will be just as if a rooster crows at the critical moment.
Becky and I attended a regional conference in Champaign,Illinois last week for Voice of the Martyrs. Around the world, even today, Christians and churches are being persecuted and even tortured and killed for their faith. A Palestinian pastor from a church near Jerusalem, that is filled with believers, spoke. In a slide of their church, we were surprised to see a “Rooster” weather vane on the steeple rather than a cross. The rooster was displayed there to remind them that God was with them at all times and knew their very thoughts and futures. It reminds them to stand firm in their faith lest they deny Christ as Peter did. When they see the rooster on the steeple, they are encouraged to stop and listen for God’s voice. The placement of the rooster was based on the gospel accounts of Peter’s Rooster encounter found in all four gospels.
Have you had a rooster encounter? Please respond with a comment to testify to God’s actions that have reminded you of His Presence.
About Me
- Mike and Becky Quimby
- Mike and Becky are teachers of Great Expectations class at College Church of the Nazarene Olivet University (North Campus). Until Mike's heart surgery led to his semi-retirement, they ministered and pastored in the Church of the Nazarene for over 30 years. They traveled and recorded Gospel Music for 10 years before entering into full-time pastoral ministry. Becky has graduate and post graduate degrees in music and education. She has completed several classes toward ordination and currently works at Bible League International Headquarters in Crete, IL. Becky is a popular speaker for special conferences and women's retreats. Mike received his Master of Church Management degree from ONU. He is currently a Sales Manager at ChildCareBus.com. They have pastored in MO,CO, NE, FL, OH, and Illinois. Mike & Becky have three married daughters with children and a son. Robert, Heather, & Emma Day; Dr. Ben, Stephanie, & Caleb, Thane Kumor; Andy, Deanna, & Katie, Joshua Mize; David Quimby. Heather, Robert, Ben, and Stephanie are all alumni of ONU and David is a senior there. Deanna & Andy are active members of the "Great Expectations" class.
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