Sermon 1556 - Bridal Wrestling - 9th Message…..(Sat pm 7/5/97)

TREES OF LIFE ("I AM") AND DEATH ("I")

(International Summer Convention). We need to bend our ears out like big baskets to hear God’s Word. Hearing takes place in the low, humility place. We do not remain ignorant about Christ Jesus if we really hear. We can hear, but unless our Lover Heart is in tune with God, we will not understand what we hear. We must love to understand.

Adam-male and female were not given choices in the Garden. They were given a Command. The first Commandment says, “I AM.” God is the Boss, the Head — not any other creature in our life. If God is the Head, do not moan and groan over situations — praise Him!

When we break God’s Commands, we feel shame, and shame separates us from God. Then, we deceive ourself into feeling comfortable with our flesh. We think we can hide from God. After we hide, we lie to ourself; then, we blame others for what is wrong with us. Adam hid; then he lied; then he blamed the woman and God for his failure.