Divine Delays
by Wade Taylor
$6.00
Audio Cassette
or $10.00
Teaching on
CD
"There are Always Two Ships"
by Wade Taylor
web: http://www.wadetaylor.net/
Intro by Steve Shultz:
Wade Taylor is one of God's "Generals" in the
Spirit. His book, "The
Secret of the Stairs" is the book about the Song of Solomon from which
many other ministers and ministries have drawn their teachings on the same
book by Solomon, "The Song of Songs."
Wade told me it was the easiest book he ever wrote because God took him to
Heaven and he "experienced" the Song of Solomon . . . that is, he wasn't
taught ABOUT it, he experienced it!
We carry Wade's book, "The
Secret of the Stairs" and you can order it at:
http://theelijahlist.safeshopper.com/391/cat391.htm
If you would like to read a sample chapter of "The
Secret of the Stairs", click on: "Distinctions
that Make a Difference"
Blessings,
Steve Shultz
THE ELIJAH LIST
Feel free to
order
online OR by phone (1-8.6.6-881-0477)
http://theelijahlist.safeshopper.com/391/cat391.htm#BK-WT001
"And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed
upon Him to hear the word of God, He stood by the lake of Gennesaret, and
saw two ships standing by the lake." Luke 5:1-2a.
There are always "two ships" - His way, and our way. These two "ships"
represent either a life that is submitted to the Lord, or one in which our
"self life" is in control.
"And He entered into one of the ships, which was
Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And
He sat down, and taught the people out of the ship." Luke 5:3.
Giving Up Control
The "land" is where we are in control. To "thrust out a little from the
land" speaks of our giving up the right to do as we desire, and move into
the realm of the Spirit (water) where the Lord is in control and will teach
us His ways. The Lord will only enter one of these two "ways" of life in
order to prepare us for His purposes. As we progress, the "water" becomes
deeper and deeper, as the Lord gains total control. Only then can He say to
us,
"Come, My beloved, let us go forth into the field;
let us lodge in the villages." Song of Solomon 7:11.
Thus, the importance of the "choices" that we make.
These "choices" are a determining factor in our becoming an overcomer. This
"overcoming" is not the result of, or the reward for something that I do.
Rather, it relates to the "issues" of my heart, which determines my actions.
Thus, the importance of the "heart consecration and commitments" that I
make, which will prompt Jesus to step into my "boat" (life experience).
Being Poor In Spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 5:3.
My being "poor in spirit" means that I have come to the end of my
"self-life." I have placed myself, and all that relates to me, under the
headship of the Lord. I am now subject to the government of God, and so long
as I walk in submission and obedience, I am an "overcomer."
I cannot obey the Lord, unless there is a choice. Thus, there were "two
ships." This relates to the two trees in the Garden of Eden, "the tree of
life," and "the tree of knowledge of good and evil." I can only obey when it
is possible to disobey. Therefore, the Lord will place circumstances in my
path which will force me to make a choice.
"And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, of
every tree of the garden you may freely eat: but of the tree of the
knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of
it you shall surely die." Genesis 2:16 17.
The Lord placed man in a probationary environment so he could be tested. Two
"trees" (choices) were placed in the midst of his daily activities as the
means by which this testing would be accomplished the "Tree of Life" and the
"Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil."
The Difference Between the Two
Trees
These two trees are diversely different in their intent and purpose. Adam
was told to freely partake of the one; but he was forbidden to eat of the
other.
The "Tree of Life" related to the "spiritual-heavenly" life that Adam could
live in "dependent union" with the Lord. He could only abide in the
spiritual realm by partaking of the "Tree of Life" (Jesus) daily. This
established his full "dependence" upon his Creator.
The "Tree of Knowledge" related to the "natural-earthly" life that the Lord
had breathed into Adam, which afforded him the opportunity to become
"independent" from God.
A description of the "Tree of Life" is found in Isaiah, chapter 53, which
reveals that Jesus is the tree of life.
"For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant,
and as a root out of a dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we
see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him." Isa 53:2.
Jesus is seen by fallen mankind as having nothing that would (to them) make
Him desirable. The beauty of Jesus is therefore within, and is recognized
only through "regeneration" and Holy Spirit "enabling."
The "Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil" however, is quite different. It is
very pleasant to the eye, desirable as food, and it really tastes good. In
other words, the way of the flesh is attractive to every aspect of the
fallen human makeup, whereas spirituality is (seemingly) uninviting.
It would seem that spirituality should have been made attractive and sin
ugly. Therefore, we might ask, "Lord, why didn’t You make spirituality
attractive, rather than our self-life?" There is an answer. Because our
being seated with our Lord on His throne is a high calling, it is gained
only by our making choices, and, the Lord has not made this easy.
"For many are called, but few are chosen."
Matthew 22:14.
Or, "Few will pay the price in
order to be chosen."
By divine design, there is a "price" (a tested and proven overcoming
quality) to our being chosen by the Lord. Therefore, the Lord placed the
beauty within. It can be seen only by a spiritual perception that is given
only to those who truly desire Him. The tabernacle in the wilderness
displayed ugly badger skins outwardly. But within was a beautiful royal blue
covering and His Shekinah presence. It contained a wondrous glory which
cannot be described only experienced.
By divine arrangement, it takes a determined effort to press through to
behold the beauty of the Lord. Few will push past the hindrances to gain
this prize. Paul said,
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14.
This prize is not heaven, which is included in our redemption. Rather, it is
our being seated with our Lord on His throne.
"To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me
in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His
throne." Rev 3:21.
May each of us continue to "press" toward this prize, and rise above all
that seeks to hinder, or turn us away from our being seated with our Lord as
His Bride, an overcomer.
"But from the days of John the Baptist until now,
the Kingdom of the Heavens is taken by violence, and the violent seize on
it." Matt 11:12 Darby.
We are making our choices now as to which "ship" we will be found in, in
"that day." May we choose rightly, and be in the one which the Lord will
enter and push out from the shore.
by Wade
Taylor
web: http://www.wadetaylor.net/
|
 The
Secret of the Stairs
A Guide to Spiritual Growth from the Song of Solomon
by Wade Taylor
For those with a burning
hunger for more.... the Song of Solomon reveals the process of God in
the lives of those seeking to know Him more fully and personally.
In The Secret of the Stairs,
Wade Taylor sets for the steps that lead to spiritual maturity and
intimate communion with the Lord as depicted in the love relationship of
the Song of Solomon. From the call to "Rise up... and come away," to the
Bride's declaration, "I am my beloved's and His desire is toward me,"
the author presents clear spiritual insight and its practical outworking
based on personal experience.
The book stands juxtaposed
to the quick answers and easy methods popular today. The Psalmist speaks
"Deep calleth unto deep." The deeps of God are heard only in the depths
of the spirit of man. This book opens the reader to a path which leads
from these depths to the mountain top with our Lord.
More than a book to read, it is food
for the spirit.
Feel free to
order
online OR by phone (1-8.6.6-881-0477)
http://theelijahlist.safeshopper.com/391/cat391.htm#BK-WT001 |
Permission is granted (and
you are also encouraged) to reprint these articles in hard copy form, as well
as sending them to your own email lists and posting them on your own websites.
We ask only that you keep Elijah List website, email contact info, and author
contact information intact. Thank you and blessings, Steve Shultz, Publish,
The Elijah List
http://www.elijahlist.com
Subscribe to The Elijah
List here.
http://www.actionmessage.com/cgi-bin/join.cgi?a=ELIJ&n=12-5-03&lang=en
Cliquez ici pour souscrire Ă la Liste Elie en
français
ElijahElie@aol.com
Puede suscribirse a La lista de Elias en español al
mandar un mensaje de correo electrĂłnico a:
lalistadeelias@myexcel.com
