A Individual was hiking in the mountains when he saw a stone. It was a small one about the size of
a half dollar. Ordinarily, he would have past the stone and there it would have remained another
thousand years. But this one stone caught his eye. It was special. Glinting in the sunshine. It seemed
to reflect all the surrounding colors, as though trying to mirror nature. Into his pocket went the rare find.
All the way home to the east coast, he wondered where he might put it where its beauty would
be most enjoyed. He placed it in a curio cabinet, next to some jade and carved ivory. He forgot it
for a while.One day while dusting he noticed that the once precious stone had lost its luster. It set
on the shelf with other lovely objects. Now it was a hard, grey chunk of nothing, downright ugly.
He was shocked. What had happened to the prize that he brought back across the continent?
Where was the sparkle and the colors that had attracted him so much?
Disgusted, he brought out the rock and started to the trash can in the backyard. Then, just as he opened
the door a beam of light struck the stone. As though by magic, it began to shimmer, to glow again.
In an instant the beautiful jewel tones shown brilliantly.
Had they returned or had they always been there dormant, waiting to be released? Wondering,
he glanced up at the sky. Sunlight? That was the answer. The rays from the sun were all his
precious stone needed to come alive.
Bring Out The Rock! Ephesians 4:25- 5:2
Who is the Rock? We know it Jesus
• Jesus is the Rock that builds a Church Christ is our beacon over darkness Matthew 16:18And I tell you that you are Peter,C and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of HadesD will not overcome it
• Jesus is the Chosen Stone chosen of God but rejected of men.1 Peter2:4As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him--
5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood
• He is the Rock that brings forth Justice4He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.
• He is the rock that Listens if we talk He will listen. Ps 28: 11To you I call, O LORD my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, 6Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy
• Isaiah says He is the eternal Rock Isa 26: 44Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
• He is the Rock that gives Rays of spiritual direction He journeys with us 1Co 10: 4 for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.
First thing that happen when we bring out the rock , falsehood is removed and Truth Arises.
• 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body
• The Old King found out his gods, were no challenge for the True God
• The Hebrew boys said, “our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”
2Nd thing that happens When we bring out the Rock we do not give Satan a foothold.
• 26"In your anger do not sin"D: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. (have a Christ like adjustment)
Pilate brought out the rock saying what I have written I have written "King Of The Jews"
3rd thing that happens when we bring out the rock it gives Gleams of hope to the hopeless
Not selfish ambitions but betterment for others.
28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands,
that he may have something to share with those in need.
Daniel brought out the Rock despite the edict against praying over Jerusalem
4th thing that happens when we bring out the rock we allow the sons light
to become and enlighten of wholesomeness ( nourishment and beneficial talk)
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others
up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen
Joshua brought out the rock as for me and my house we will serve the Lord encouragement
5th thing that happens when we bring out the rock we remove God's sorrow.
Extreme sorrow is brought when Christ is hidden in our closets or curio cabinets
30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption
Paul brought out the rock it brought Christ joy HS Warns me but I consider my life nothing Acts 20:22-24
6th thing that happens when we bring out the Rock we reflect the Son's
Continuous stream of a life lived in love.
.51Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us
and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Joseph brought out the rock he loved God more than his cloak 12She caught him by his cloak and said,
"Come to bed with me!" But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.
