WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 3: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 3: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? Matthew 12:34 (NLT) “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We discovered that what we consume matters because what we feed can grow. In Part 2, we moved deeper and asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that receiving something is not the same as being transformed by it. What enters us must be processed. The Word of God must move from our ears into our hearts, our thoughts, our decisions and eventually our lifestyle. Now we move to the next question: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? Because whatever is happening inside you will eventually find a way out. WHAT IS INSIDE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY SPEAK Jesus said: “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Notice that Jesus did not begin with the mouth. He began with the heart. The mouth is often a messenger. It reveals what has been stored within. When pressure come...
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LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES PART 3 — WINE ON THE TABLE: THE TEST OF DISCIPLINE

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES
PART 3 — WINE ON THE TABLE: THE TEST OF DISCIPLINE


Jeremiah 35:5 (KJV)

“And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.”


In Part 2, we saw the Rechabites brought into the house of the LORD — a sacred and visible place where integrity would be observed. Now comes the moment of choice. Cups are filled. Temptation is set before them. What seemed private now becomes a test. Obedience is no longer theoretical; it is practical, immediate, and tangible.


Scriptural Focus

God commanded Jeremiah to offer wine to the Rechabites — something they had been instructed never to drink. This was not a mere invitation; it was a test of their faithfulness, discipline, and loyalty. The Rechabites faced a choice: yield to convenience or honor ancestral instruction.


Spiritual Dimension — Faith Tested by Opportunity

Temptation often comes as an opportunity, not a threat. The Rechabites teach us that spiritual discipline is forged not in comfort but in decision-making moments.


Physical Dimension — Control Over the Senses

The body can betray the mind. Wine appeals to appetite and indulgence. Their refusal demonstrates mastery over physical desire — a lesson for all who must steward the body while pursuing obedience.


Emotional Dimension — Courage to Say No

Saying no to an immediate pleasure requires emotional strength. Their choice reminds us that obedience often involves resisting peer pressure, expectation, and allure, even when no one else is watching.


Social Dimension — Generational Witness

Obedience here is public and instructive. The Rechabites’ action would teach their children, peers, and leaders that faithfulness can outlast temptation.


Verse for the Day

“And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.”

— Jeremiah 35:5 (KJV)


Prayer

Lord, give me strength to resist temptation and courage to honor instruction. Let my choices reflect faithfulness, even when indulgence is presented. Teach me to say no to what dishonors You. Amen.


Looking Ahead

In the next message, we witness their resolute refusal: a simple yet profound statement that would echo through generations.

PART 4: “We Will Drink No Wine” — The Power of Generational Discipline

📖 Jeremiah 35:6


This week:

Identify a moment of temptation where obedience is being tested.

Decide in advance to honor God’s instruction rather than your impulses.

Reflect on how your discipline can influence others.

If this word challenged you, let it guide your choices.

If it spoke to you, let it speak through you.

Share this message with someone who needs encouragement to stand firm.

Obedience today shapes legacy tomorrow.





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(EL-PJ God’s Penman)

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