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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Rest - its not enough to just hear the word. Heb. 4:2 Therefore, we must fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also did; but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united with those who listened with faith. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as He has said,
“As I swore in My anger,
They certainly shall not enter My rest,”
although His works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For He has said somewhere concerning the seventh day: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; 5 and again in this passage, “They certainly shall not enter My rest.” 6 Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who previously had good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience, NASB
Hear the word with Faith = Rest
V. 2 not being mixed with faith…
Mixed GK - the process of chewing food and it gets mixed with your saliva, masticated, digestible and usable for the body.
Meditate: a picture of growling the words… a deep guttural
The woman in the store who’s child is throwing a hissy fit. The woman keeps calm and is quietly looking at the child saying… Hold it together Ashley, Calm down Ashley, relax Ashley…
Another older woman comes up to her and says… kids can be a challenge, but I admire the way you handle it…. Quietly telling your sweet little Ashley to stay calm…
The woman looked up at here and said “IM ASHLEY!”
Quiet deep meditation.
COW
Meditating on Gods word… the word is reminiscent of the word we use when we say a cow chews its cud.
When a cow chews its cud:
- gets more nutrients out of it
- Helps produce more milk
- reduces stress in the animal
- a cow chews its cud 8 hours out of each day
When we chew on Gods word… we see the same results
- we get more spiritual nutrition
- We produce more of our purpose (milk)
- Reduces stress/ experience peace
- We should have his word in our mouth all day long.
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Psalm 46:8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,Who has wrought desolations in the earth.
9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
KNOW HB - Yada "yada" often implies a deep, personal, and relational knowledge, such as the intimate relationship between God and His people or between individuals… a personal knowing built on the presence of time. A knowledge based on deeply knowing and experiencing that relationship.
*how well you know your spouse from dating to mating to hating to celebrating -
Psalm 20
1 Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;
He will answer him from His holy heaven
With the saving strength of His right hand.
7 Some boast in chariots and some in horses,
But we will boast in the name of the Lord, our God.
BOAST - HB - Zaw-Kar
To bring up from deep remembrance
*IT WAS BURIED DEEP INSIDE OF YOU FROM TIME PAST IN YOUR LIFE, AND NOW YOU PULL IT UP AND RUMINATE ON IT, BOAST ON IT
A King will count his chariots and horses going into battle
We will call up who God is to us in the deep
Knowing he’s there when he is not seen. Elisha 2 Kings 6:16
(Show the servant who is on our side - Elisha does not see it - He just knows it)
How did Elisha get there? TO KNOW WITHOUT SEEING???
2 Kings 2 Elisha proves his loyalty to Elijah… He won’t leave him. He wants his influence.
Vs. 9 what do you want?
I want a double portion of your spirit.
Portion HB - Mouth - literally your speech
I want twice as much as what you have in your mouth
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
A dog that follows you everywhere…
What if it was a King Cobra.. and you still felt the same way…
That is Kingdom PEACE, rest KNOWING abiding…
GOD RESTED ON THE 7TH DAY.
WE WILL EXPERIENCE THAT REST HERE ON EARTH DURING THE MILLENNIUM.
… BUT WE CAN EXPERIENCE THAT REST NOW AS WELL.
Waiting knowing resting
Waiting - Daniel prayed 3 weeks but was heard on day 1. Dan. 10
v. 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.
Understand HB - taking the time to deeply and intently yearn to understand
**There has to be a hunger to know God.
My prayer this year…
Ps. 51:10-12
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalm 46:8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,Who has wrought desolations in the earth.
9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
KNOW HB - Yada "yada" often implies a deep, personal, and relational knowledge, such as the intimate relationship between God and His people or between individuals… a personal knowing built on the presence of time. A knowledge based on deeply knowing and experiencing that relationship.
*how well you know your spouse from dating to mating to hating to celebrating -
Psalm 20
1Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;
He will answer him from His holy heaven
With the saving strength of His right hand.
7 Some boast in chariots and some in horses,
But we will boast in the name of the Lord, our God.
BOAST - HB - Zaw-Kar
To bring up from deep remembrance
*IT WAS BURIED DEEP INSIDE OF YOU FROM TIME PAST IN YOUR LIFE, AND NOW YOU PULL IT UP AND RUMINATE ON IT, BOAST ON IT
A King will count his chariots and horses going into battle
We will call up who God is to us in the deep
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
Psalm 106
24 The people refused to enter the pleasant land,
for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them. 25 Instead, they grumbled in their tents
and refused to obey the Lord.
34 Israel failed to destroy the nations in the land,
as the Lord had commanded them.
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
36 They worshiped their idols,
which led to their downfall.
37 They even sacrificed their sons
and their daughters to the demons.
38 They shed innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters.
By sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan,
they polluted the land with murder.
39 They defiled themselves by their evil deeds,
and their love of idols was adultery in the Lord’s sight.
Whatever you don’t kill will grow up to destroy you, your children, your future and your eternal impact.
Here are some real-life examples of how small things can escalate when neglected:
Personal Health
- A small cut: If not cleaned and bandaged, it can become infected, leading to more serious health problems.
- Ignoring a toothache: Can result in cavities, gum disease, and potentially tooth loss if not addressed.
- Skipping exercise: Over time, this can lead to weight gain, decreased fitness, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
Home and Maintenance
- A leaky faucet: Can lead to water damage, mold growth, and increased water bills.
- A small crack in the wall: If not repaired, it can worsen over time, compromising the structural integrity of the wall.
- Neglecting yard work: Can result in overgrown weeds, attracting pests, and potentially damaging the lawn.
Finances
- Ignoring small debts: Can accumulate interest and late fees, making them harder to pay off.
- Not budgeting: Can lead to overspending, difficulty saving, and potential financial instability.
- Impulse purchases: Can add up and strain your budget if not kept in check.
Relationships
- Unresolved minor conflicts: Can build resentment and create distance between people.
- Neglecting to show appreciation: Can make others feel undervalued and lead to strained relationships.
- Lack of communication: Can result in misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Workplace
- Procrastinating on small tasks: Can lead to a backlog of work and increased stress.
- Ignoring minor errors: Can result in larger problems and decreased productivity.
- Lack of attention to detail: Can lead to mistakes that impact the quality of work.
General Life
- Clutter: Can create a sense of chaos and make it difficult to find things.
- Disorganization: Can lead to missed appointments, lost items, and decreased efficiency.
- Poor time management: Can result in missed deadlines, increased stress, and a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Lets get personal… yes teach your kids how to love, and how to deal with difficult people.. but also teach them what a bully is, and how to defend themselves, teach them that if they do defend themselves you will celebrate them and not discipline them. Rather than have your child deal with long lasting depression, suicidal thoughts and buried anger and bitterness.
And then of course there is your spiritual life… ignore that at your own peril.
Ignore that small tiny voice inside you
Ignore doing Gods word
Ignore praying, reading scripture and attending worship on a regular basis.
Fail to deal with these and watch your life crumble… or deal with them head on, destroy them and live in Gods victory for yourself and your family and your future.
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
*The man who drops a dollar in the toilet and and isn’t sure if he wants to put his hand in there to get it out… his friend says well how much money do you have in your wallet? The guy pulls it out and says $212, his friend grabs it and throws it in the toilet… the man screams and shoves his hand down into the dirty toilet water and grabs all the money out…. He screams at his friend “why did you do that”.
His friend says “with great motivation there is no fear”.
What is your motivation?
What is your cause?
What is your non negotiable go to target?
ACTS
28 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 But they were expecting that he was about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.
UP TO THIS POINT IN PAULS LIFE
Snuck out over a wall in Damascus
Stone and left for Dead in Lystra
Beaten and arrested Phillipi
Chased out of Thessalonica by Gangs
Mocked and laughed in Athens philosophers
Almost torn to pieces in Jerusalem
2 Cor. 11 he states….
He was in far more labors
Far more pain and imprisonments
Beaten times without number
In Danger of death numerous times
Five times whipped 39 lashes
Three times beaten with rods
Stoned dead once
Shipwrecked 3 times
Spent a day and night in the ocean
Has been in dangers of rivers, robbers, countrymen, gentiles, danger in the city in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren, has been in hard labor and hardship, sleepless nights, hungry and thirsty for days in the in the cold
TRIGGERED…Why does Paul not get
Triggered, angered, flooded, explosive, panic, give up, run away, fight or flight…
You would think at this point… after everything I just read- Paul would get bit by this snake and just lose it!
WHATS YOUR RESPONSE in the natural
SHRIEK
PANIC
SHAKE IT OFF?
SHAKE - not what you think!
apotinassó: To shake off, to shake away
Original Word: ἀποτινάσσω
Transliteration: apotinassó
Pronunciation: ah-po-tee-NAS-so
TO MOVE TO AND FRO…
TO SEPARATE ONESELF FROM
“Flick the lint off ones collar”
*you are not a part of this… give no thought.
PAUL HAD A CAUSE THAT WOULD
IMMOBILIZE ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
The cause supersedes the cost
The cause makes everything else insignificant
The cause is focus and everything else is mist
WHAT IS YOUR CAUSE…
Yes Jesus, Yes the gospel, but what is the cause deep within that in which God calls you to brush everything else off.
WHAT HAS HE CALLED/CAUSED YOU TO DO?
PAULS GOT A MISSION
He is seized in Jerusalem - He’s got a mission
He is falsely accused and beaten - He’s got a mission
He is chained and sent to Festus, Felix, Agrippa and now Caesar… he’s got a mission
He is in a storm - He’s got a mission
He is shipwrecked - He’s got a mission
He is bit by a snake - He’s got a mission
PAUL IS IN BAD CIRCUMSTANCES
* NOTE: He does not let circumstances dictate what God has spoken to him about. Or how he sees his mission. - an angel spoke to Paul and said you will not die in the shipwreck and storm… but he does’t mention the snake.
YOU EVER GET A WORD FROM GOD AND THEN A CIRCUMSTANCE PUSHES BACK IN THE OTHER DIRECTION?
PAUL GETS BIT - no excuses, no why me, no mind talk of sin, death, what will people think
PAUL GETS JUDGED
Paul was a murderer… he killed Christians.
*I wonder how many of Todays Christians would have looked at the snake and said “well, I had it coming to me… I am the reason many Christians died”.
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
*The man who drops a dollar in the toilet and and isn’t sure if he wants to put his hand in there to get it out… his friend says well how much money do you have in your wallet? The guy pulls it out and says $212, his friend grabs it and throws it in the toilet… the man screams and shoves his hand down into the dirty toilet water and grabs all the money out…. He screams at his friend “why did you do that”.
His friend says “with great motivation there is no fear”.
What is your motivation?
What is your cause?
What is your non negotiable go to target?
ACTS
28 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 But they were expecting that he was about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.
UP TO THIS POINT IN PAULS LIFE
Snuck out over a wall in Damascus
Stone and left for Dead in Lystra
Beaten and arrested Phillipi
Chased out of Thessalonica by Gangs
Mocked and laughed in Athens philosophers
Almost torn to pieces in Jerusalem
2 Cor. 11 he states….
He was in far more labors
Far more pain and imprisonments
Beaten times without number
In Danger of death numerous times
Five times whipped 39 lashes
Three times beaten with rods
Stoned dead once
Shipwrecked 3 times
Spent a day and night in the ocean
Has been in dangers of rivers, robbers, countrymen, gentiles, danger in the city in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren, has been in hard labor and hardship, sleepless nights, hungry and thirsty for days in the in the cold
TRIGGERED…Why does Paul not get
Triggered, angered, flooded, explosive, panic, give up, run away, fight or flight…
You would think at this point… after everything I just read- Paul would get bit by this snake and just lose it!
WHATS YOUR RESPONSE in the natural
SHRIEK
PANIC
SHAKE IT OFF?
SHAKE - not what you think!
apotinassó: To shake off, to shake away
Original Word: ἀποτινάσσω
Transliteration: apotinassó
Pronunciation: ah-po-tee-NAS-so
TO MOVE TO AND FRO…
TO SEPARATE ONESELF FROM
“Flick the lint off ones collar”
*you are not a part of this… give no thought.
PAUL HAD A CAUSE THAT WOULD
IMMOBILIZE ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
The cause supersedes the cost
The cause makes everything else insignificant
The cause is focus and everything else is mist
WHAT IS YOUR CAUSE…
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
When our enemies realize they can no longer manipulate us with fear they in return become fearful. Garth Heckman
Understand like everyone, you think you are rational, but you are not. Rationality is not a power you were born with but one you acquire through training and practice. Page 20 the laws of human nature by Peter Greene
When faced with fear, people may exhibit a range of behaviors, including:
- Aggression: Some individuals may become aggressive or confrontational when they feel threatened or scared. This can manifest as verbal or physical hostility.
- Withdrawal: Others may withdraw or isolate themselves when they are afraid. They may avoid situations or people that make them feel anxious or uncomfortable.
- Clinging: In some cases, people may become overly dependent or clingy when they are scared. They may seek reassurance and support from others excessively.
- Denial: Some individuals may deny or minimize their fear as a way of coping. They may try to convince themselves or others that they are not afraid.
- Hyperactivity: When feeling fear, some people may become restless or hyperactive. They may engage in impulsive or risky behaviors as a way of distracting themselves from their fear.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Rom. 5: 2 Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.
3 Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.
4 And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of [c]character (approved faith and [d]tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] [e]joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.
5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.
There is NO growth without resistance. This the first law of sowing and reaping.
There is pain in trying not to eat your seed.
There is pain planting it in the ground and feeling like you may never see it again.
There is pain in watering, weeding, fertilizing the seed.
There is pain watching the seasons not line up the way you want them to.
There is pain in harvesting.
There is pain building barns.
There is joy in eating the excess…
And you start over again.
Pain is not only necessary it is vital.
While pain is often seen as negative, it can be a catalyst for growth in various aspects of life. Here are 5 reasons why pain is vital to growth:
- Pain signals a need for change: Whether physical or emotional, pain often indicates that something is wrong or needs to be adjusted. It can prompt us to re-evaluate our choices, habits, or perspectives, leading to positive changes.
- Pain fosters resilience: Overcoming painful experiences can build resilience and mental fortitude. Each challenge we face and overcome equips us with the strength and wisdom to handle future obstacles.
- Pain enhances empathy: Experiencing pain can deepen our understanding and compassion for others who are suffering. It allows us to connect with their struggles on a more profound level, fostering empathy and kindness.
- Pain clarifies priorities: Painful experiences can force us to confront our vulnerabilities and re-evaluate what truly matters to us. This clarity can help us prioritize our values, relationships, and goals, leading to a more fulfilling life.
- Pain fuels personal growth: Pain can be a powerful motivator for self-improvement. It can push us out of our comfort zones, encouraging us to learn, grow, and become better versions of ourselves.
It's important to note that not all pain is beneficial, and chronic or excessive pain can be detrimental to well-being. However, when viewed as an opportunity for growth, pain can be a catalyst for positive change and personal development.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
***Then God said it is not good for man to be alone….
Ahhhh - don’t miss the point - if the man does not have these in place, it would be better for him to be alone…. Until he has those other things in place. BOOM!
** NEXT THOUGHT! **
UNDERSTAND THIS - IT IS CRUCIAL -
Man was made/created HB Bara… out of nothing he created man -
Hebrew Ex-Nihlo
GEN. 2:22 Woman was MADE - built out of man… HB Bawnaw
To build, construct and establish something enduring. (It can also mean RE-Build)
- it is ongoing…
*is your wife not what you want? Thats on you, you are to make your wife like Jesus.
And God “brought” Eve to Adam… he displayed her to Adam. And Adam said “this is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh… I shall make her my wife.
ADAM chooses Eve, he chooses to cleave to her!
*THE BIBLE SAYS A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS MOTHER AND FATHER AND CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE…
WOMAN DON’T LEAVE THEIR FATHERS…
THEY JUST REPLACE THEM!
The meaning of FATHER IN THE OT
Hebrew AB
Father - source and sustainer…
But Aramaic IT IS “AV” these together mean -
The husband is to be the source and the sustainer of his wife… and build her to be like Jesus.
LADIES YOUR first father - real father is the source and sustains me and keeps me until my next “Father” comes to fill in his place… and THAT MAN BUILDS YOU!
***Can we agree- we do not know who we really are until we get married?
THE HUSBAND BUILDS HIS WIFE WHEN SHE IS HANDED OFF TO HIM.
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A HUSBAND?
Forbes: 10. Financial stability, 9. Good health 8. Ambitious
7. Pleasing disposition (likable) 6. Sociability 5. Intelligence
4. Wants a home and children 3. Emotional stability 2. Character and integrity 1. Looks/ IN LOVE
HOW DO I FIND A WIFE?
1. Daily conversations with new prospects 2. Online dating 3. Spend time with friends friends 4. Work place 5. Reconnect with old friends. 6. Volunteer at community events. 7. Go to church or religious activities 8. Start a new hobby 9. Go to weddings 10. Go back to school 11. Expand your dating criteria
Genesis 2:8 Eden… the presence of God, an open door, its not a place it is a state of being.
*man was created to be in the presence of God.
Where did Eve meet Adam? IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
- Many women meet a man who is not in the presence of God and want to marry him and make him a man who wants to be in the presence of God… NO NO NO NO - it does not work that way.
THEN…
God gave man work before a woman…. He had a job before he got a woman. So men if you want a woman,
- GET INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
- get a job.
- AND BECOME FRUITFUL…
- AND LEARN TO BE A PROTECTER
HE WAS TO PROTECT THE GARDEN… HIS SPACE, HIS PLACE
**All of these were active in Adams life before he was given Eve.
Woman if you are looking at a man…
DOES HE WALK IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD?
Does he have a job?
AND IS HE FRUITFUL…
IS HE A PROTECTOR… IS HE DANGEROUS?
IS HE LIVING THIS? Than he is man material.
GEN. 2:15 PROTECT THE GARDEN… FOR WHO? For his future Eve?
***Then God said it is not good for man to be alone….
Ahhhh - don’t miss the point - if the man does not have these in place, it would be better for him to be alone…. Until he has those other things in place. BOOM!