Three Efficacious Words of Affection

Three Efficacious Words of Affection Pardon Peace Power Ef·fi·ca·cious (effective) adjective (typically of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; a desired effective. Hos 2:14-15 14 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. 15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. Rom 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Pardon- Fear Not (Isa 35:4; 55:7) Isa 55:7 John Forney, secretary of the Senate 1861-68, told a story about a woman he brought to the President’s office. Mr. Lincoln interrupted a Cabinet meeting to listen to the woman’s story of a young soldier who was about to be shot for desertion. Forney left the woman in the reception room and returned to the Senate. Later that night, the woman returned to the Capitol and told Forney: “I have been up there ever since. The Cabinet adjourned, and I sat waiting for the President to come out and tell me the fate of my poor soldier; but I waited in vain – there was no Mr. Lincoln. So, I thought I would go up to the door of his Cabinet chamber and knock. I did so, and as there was no answer, I opened it and passed in, and there was the worn president asleep, with his head on the table resting on his arms, and my boy’s pardon signed by his side. I quietly waked him, blessed him for his good deed, and came here to tell you the glorious news. You have helped me to save a human life.” Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. (Ps 121:4) Isa 55:7 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isa 35:4 Congressman Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana related an incident that happened in early 1864, a couple from Kentucky came to him in search of relief. The woman’s elderly father had been tricked into carrying medicine to the Confederates, And been arrested by Union agents, and was scheduled to hang the next day. Voorhees sought the help of Indiana’s senators and went with the distraught couple to visit President Lincoln: “We ascended the stairs and filed into the President’s room. As we entered, I saw at a glance that Mr. Lincoln had that sad, preoccupied, far-away look I had so often seen him wear, during which it was difficult to engage his attention. As we approached he slowly turned to us, inclined his head and spoke. Senator Lane at once, in his rapid, nervous style, explained the occasion of our call, and made known our reasons for asking Executive clemency. While he was talking Mr. Lincoln looked at him in a patient, tired sort of way, but not as if he was struck with the sensibilities of the subject. When the Senator ceased speaking there was no immediate response; on the contrary, rather an awkward pause. My heart beat fast, for in that pause lay the fate of a man. Mrs. Bullitt had taken a seat not far from the President, and now, in quivering but distinct tones, she spoke, addressing him as ‘Mr. Lincoln.’ He turned to her with a grave expression, and as he listened his eye lost that distant look, and his face grew animated with a keen interest. This little pale-faced woman talked wonderfully well for her father’s life, and her eyes pleaded even more eloquently than her tongue. Suddenly, and while she was talking, Mr. Lincoln, turning to Senator Lane, and exclaimed: “Lane, what did you say this man’s name was?’ ‘Luckett,’ answered the Senator “Not Henry M. Luckett?’ queried the President. ‘Yes,’ interjected Mrs. Bullitt; ‘my father’s name is Henry M. Luckett.’ ‘Why, he preached in Springfield years ago, didn’t he?’ said Mr. Lincoln, now in all animation and interest. ‘Yes, my father used to preach in Springfield,’ replied the daughter. ‘Well, this is wonderful!’ Mr. Lincoln remarked; and turning to the party in front of him he continued: ‘I knew this man well; I have heard him preach. Did you say he was to be shot day after to-morrow? No, no! There will be no shooting nor hanging in this case. Turning to Mrs. Bullitt, I don’t know what more I can do for him, but you can rest assured, my child, that your father’s life is safe.’ Mr. Lincoln dictated a dispatch to suspend the execution. As we thanked him and took our leave, he repeated, as if to himself: ‘Henry M. Luckett! No, no! There is no shooting or hanging in this case.’ Isa 35:4 4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. Three Efficacious Words of Affection 1. Pardon- “Fear Not”
Three Efficacious Words of Affection 1. Pardon- Fear Not Peace- Fret Not (Ps 37:1, 7, 8) Ps 37 July 9, 1960 was the 17th Birthday of Deanne Woodward, to celebrate a family friend takes her and her 7yr old brother (Roger) for a boat ride. This celebration of life is soon to become dangerous. Suddenly caught in a fast current their small motor boat hits a large wave, it loses power and capsizes. As they spill into the water the rapids separate everyone. The one adult, Jim Honeycutt drown. The two children are swept apart by the force of the river Roger is forced out to the middle of the river; Deanne is forced toward the shore. Deanne said, “Every time I would come up I would look for Roger. I would yell for him, but it was as if I was out there all by myself, there was no one around. When I started motivating myself I stopped fighting the water and I started making my mark to know I was going straight. I didn’t yell “help me” I was moving fast in the current seeing tourist on the shore, knowing nothing could be done. John Hayes Sr., a visitor from New Jersey, spotted the crisis. He was less than 200 feet from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls — and started shouting. "Kick, girl! Kick your feet, come to me!" Deanne said, just as I was understanding I was going to die. John Hayes voice was heard, his words were said so strong and so demanding, like you have got to do this. That’s what I needed, I needed someone to tell me what to do. Hayes climbs over the safety rail and reached out to her. With the help of another tourist to hold his legs, Hayes leaned out as far as he could. Deanne also recalls: "I was so tired that I was almost ready to give up." As she floated closer to the shoreline, Hayes snatched her extended hand. Deanne said, “When I got a hold of his hand I was never ever going to let go, I knew his hand was me touching land and I would be safe. The two men lifted her out of the water and gently placed her on the pathway close to the river. When you start to feel the rapids of life and hear the roar of the water telling you that you are all alone and there is no hope; listen for the voice of God saying, “fret not”. Fret not in the Face of Opposition Ps 37:1 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Prov 24:19 19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret not in the Face of Opulence Ps 37:7 7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Fret not in the Urge to Play God Ps 37:8 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Prov 19:3 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Three Efficacious Words of Affection 1. Pardon- Fear Not 2. Peace- Fret Not
Three Efficacious Words of Affection 1. Pardon- Fear Not 2. Peace- Fret Not Power- Faint Not (2Cor 4:1, 7, 16) 2Cor 4:1 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; (ministry: 3:6 of the new testament; 3:12 hope; 5:18 of reconciliation) Resisting the natural urges and reactions of the flesh is power. One of the strongest urges of the flesh is to give up or shut down but, “Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” if you let him be. 2Cor 4:7 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2Cor 4:16 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Conclusion: 1Cor 16:9 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Pardon, Peace and Power are ours in Christ and there is nothing the Devil can do to change that, but he will try. “there are many adversaries” Phlm 1:6 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Pardon, Peace and Power are three supernatural gifts given us by God at salvation. Paul tell us how to communicate this thing we understand as “faith”; -talk about the good things found only in Christ. Three Efficacious Words of Affection Introduction: I. Pardon- Fear Not (Isa 55:7; 35:4) II. Peace- Fret Not (Ps 37:1, 7, 8) III. Power- Faint Not (2Cor 4:1, 7, 16) Conclusion:

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