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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
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Hey today I have a new promo… it is Omni fitness. Check them out at omnifitness.com
I have purchased squat racks, dumbbells, leg presses, jammer handles, squat boxes, ply’o boxes, cable systems… bars, handles, bumper plates and more… they are tough as nails, easy to deal with, all are rated for commercial use… and I have beat the living crap out of them and they still rock… and I don’t lift light boys and girls… these bars have seen over a 1000 pounds on them. So check them out at omnifitness.com and tell them Garth sent you… and I get nothing out of this, they are just good people!
Torn… I have torn my quad, my hamstring, my bicep, my infaspiratus, my supraspinatus, my medius, my labrum, my achilles tendon, my bicep tendon and a few other things… you gotta love powerlifting… but it ain’t nothing compared to what Jesus tore!
Twice in Mark’s gospel the word “torn,” with a dramatic and active sense is
used. The first is as Jesus rises from the waters of baptism
Mark 1 9 One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10 As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
and the second is Mark 15:37 Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. 38 And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.
The first Tear presents the in-coming of the kingdom of heaven an announcing if you will that the Holy Spirit is now on Christ and ready to be used in the world in and through him. As you may know he then goes out and has a brutal 40 day fast and is tempted by satan in the desert… but overcomes it by having the Holy Spirit on him…
and the second the
tearing away of the religious barrier between God and mankind. The veil was not to be passed unless once a year and by a priest who had to perform first a sacrifice for himself and then a sacrifice for the people. And in fact they tied a rope around his leg and he wore a bell… why? Because if the didn’t hear the bell he probably died because he went behind the veil without having performed a sacrifice for himself. And he would die immediately and they would have to pull him out by the rope tied around his feet.
But what does this really mean to us today? It means we now have access to God the father, we can talk to him we can expect to hear from him, we now have free reign or free access into his presence. If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior don’t waste any time… go to him the tearing has taken place, the barriers have been destroyed and you now have access to his spirit inside you and to the Father in heaven… why waste a good tear?
I think of it like this… it was torn for us to be reborn!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
The David Alliance
Garth Heckman
Jesus shares the gospel and moves in power
The disciples in Mark 9, 10 share the gospel and move in power
In Acts they share the gospel and move in power
Power for every occasion- miracles, healing, financial, wisdom, protection, relationships…
V. 17 Unto salvation - This word means complete deliverance from sin and death, and all the foes and dangers that beset man.
V. 17 RIGHTEOUSNESS
Right standing before God… your body is right, your mind is right, your finances are right, your emotions/temper, bitterness, pain is nor right.
FOR THIS TO HAPPEN THEIR MUST BE POWER… AND THIS POWER COMES FROM PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL.
For in it is the righteousness of God i.e. THIS IS GODS RIGHT WAY OF LIVING.
This righteousness demands perfect submission to Gods standard… i.e. what gets into heaven?
Does sickness? Disease? Demonic activity? Want? Need? Pain? Bitterness?
But we are ashamed…
If you had the cure to cancer but you did not share it because you were afraid of what people would think… you would be a spineless, evil selfish person… PROVE ME WRONG!
Is the Gospel not more valuable, more life changing, more eternally impacting than just a cure to cancer?
NOTHING INTIMIDATED PAUL AND HIS SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. NOT PAIN, NOT MEN, NOT RELIGIOUS LEADERS, NOT POVERTY, NOT DEATH… BECAUSE IN ALL THESE HE EXPERIENCED THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL.
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it is good news.
He had been snuck over a wall in Damascus
Stoned and left for dead at Lystra
He was beaten, arrested and jailed in Philipi
He was chased out of Thessalonica
Laughed and scorned at Athens
Nearly torn to pieces in Jerusalem
All because he preached the gospel.. .and he writes I can’t wait to come back to Rome and do it again…. WHAT?
HE WAS NOT INTIMIDATED
BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS
BY MOBS
BY ROMAN LAW
BY DEATH THREATS
BY PHYSICAL INJURY
BY POVERTY OR FINANCIAL LACK
BY CEASER
IMPENDING EXECUTION
HE WAS NOT ASHAMED
You get engaged to the young handsome Godly rich young man
Your cancer free
You win the lottery
You Father is awarded the presidential medal of Honor for bravery
— and you don’t tell anyone?
Ridiculous… you tell everyone. ITs good news.
HOW TO OVERCOME SHAME AND INTIMIDATION
- 1 How do you overcome shame and fear??? You simply realize where it comes from… satan!
- 2 A simple prayer to motivate you to share the gospel: Lord restore unto me the joy of my salvation. JOY MAKES YOU BLABBER 😀
- 3 V 17 THE POWER REVEALS WHO GOD IS THROUGH US…
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
GK - (ap-ok-al-oop’-to) To uncover, to disclose… unwrap for others to see
*Many times people are intimidated by satan, by people, by circumstances, by low self esteem… but once you begin to experience Gods power in every area of your life as you share the gospel… GAME CHANGER!
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
The gospel is about sacrifice. It came as a sacrifice, it lived a sacrifice, it ended in a sacrifice… if we do not share the gospel in a sacrifice mindset (that it will cost us) then we will never share the gospel - we will just share salvation. i.e. I want you to know about Jesus, but only if it is comfortable for me to share it and it does not cost me anything… that is anti Gospel. - im only sharing it because its comfortable to me… its not really about the gospel- its about me… uh oh!
The highest form of selfishness is a man content to go to heaven alone! JC Ryle
V. 16 ASHAMED
epaischunomai: To be ashamed, to feel shame
Original Word: ἐπαισχύνομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: epaischunomai
Pronunciation: ep-ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ahee-skhoo'-nom-ahee)
Definition: To be ashamed, to feel shame
Meaning: I am ashamed, am ashamed of.
Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "on") and the verb αἰσχύνω (aischynō, meaning "to be ashamed”).
In sum, 1870/epaisxynomai ("dishonor") refers to being disgraced, bringing on "fitting" shame that matches the error of wrongly identifying (aligning) with something.
I.e. I will not be the one who identifies with someone who is afraid or ashamed to share the gospel.
BUT - epaisxýnomai (from epi, "on, fitting" intensifying 153/aisxynō, "disgrace") – properly, I will not be like someone "singled out" because they misplaced their confidence or support.
Dumb it down for me: Paul is saying I will not be the one who stands before God and is the one who was afraid or ashamed of sharing the gospel.
V. 16 POWER
Meaning: (a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning (b) plur: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δύναμαι (dunamai), meaning "to be able" or "to have power."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3581 (koach): Often translated as strength or power, used to describe God's creative and sustaining power.
- H1369 (geburah): Refers to might or strength, often in the context of God's mighty acts.
Usage: Dunamis primarily denotes power, strength, or ability. It is often used in the New The early Christians understood dunamis as the transformative power of God at work in believers, enabling them to live out their faith and witness to the world.
HELPS Word-studies
1411 dýnamis (from 1410 /dýnamai, "able, having ability") – properly, "ability to perform" (L-N); for the believer, power to achieve by applying the Lord's inherent abilities.
(1411 /dýnamis) is needed in every scene of life to really grow in sanctification and prepare for heaven (glorification). 1411 (dýnamis) is a very important term, used 120 times in the NT.
- universally, "inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth”
The power of God - This expression means that it is the way in which God exerts his power in the salvation of people. It is the efficacious or mighty plan, by which power goes forth to save, and by which all the obstacles of man’s redemption are taken away. This expression implies,
(1) That it is God’s plan, or his appointment. It is not the device of man.
(2) It is adapted to the end. It is suited to overcome the obstacles in the way. It is not merely the instrument by which God exerts his power, but it has an inherent adaptedness to the end, it is suited to accomplish salvation to man so that it may be denominated power.
(3) It is mighty, hence, it is called power, and the power of God. If is not a feeble and ineffectual instrumentality, but it is “mighty to the pulling down of strongholds,” 2Co 10:4-5. It has shown its power as applicable to every degree of sin, to every combination of wickedness. It has gone against the sins of the world, and evinced its power to save sinners of all grades, and to overcome and subdue every mighty form of iniquity,
Dumb it down for you… it is the super steroid for your life.
Jesus shares the gospel and moves in power
The disciples in Mark 9, 10 share the gospel and move in power
In Acts they share the gospel and move in power
Power for every occasion- miracles, healing, financial, wisdom, protection, relationships…
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Garth Heckman
the David Alliance
The reason I offend you is because my whole-hearted belief in God and my actions, that are in line with his word, call out your watered-down, self-induced reasoning of why you DON’T follow his word… It is also why you don’t get the results, the joy, the power and the fulfillment that I experience daily. So keep making your excuses, keep watering down his word with popular opinion and keep your lukewarm lifestyle — and stay out of my way. I’m trying to reach the world for Jesus.
Does my arrogance offend you? That’s because what you see as arrogance is faith that moves mountains… but I get it, it’s easier for you to call me out than for you to live it out!
Im all about the Gospel… you are all about a self appeasing entitled excuse.
Gospel - Paul gives us 4 tenets of the gospel
1 Good news
2 It’s simple.
3 From faith to faith to faith to faith etc…
Go NOW - Jesus sends out the disciples to preach the good news… first MK. 9 then 10 (12 and 70) Go out and preach GK - *same word as when he cast out demons
4 And for everybody
5 Power
Jesus said to his disciples you will receive power when you preach the gospel that’s not just power for the words and for the message that’s power to be used in every area of your life!
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Obedience
You better obey me, young lady or you will get eaten by alligators! That would seem ridiculous unless you know the future. The girls did not listen. They did not obey and they did get eaten by alligators.
Believing without obedience is the ultimate idolatry. We are saying without a doubt I am God I know best I will obey only me.
Garth, here is some encouragement in the Lord today. In Genesis 19, Lot is told by the Angels to flee to the Mountains and Lot pleads to be allowed to run to “this little city” called Zoar (19:18-21). Lot argued that he would be overtaken by the disaster and would not make it. He chose the path to Zoar because it was easier, rather than choosing the mountain, which seems logical.
In Hebrew Zoar means “insignificant”. If we step back and read this passage with that in mind, we see that Lot chose the easy path to insignificance rather than choosing the harder path that God had laid out for him. We will never know how his destiny and those of his wife and daughters would have been different had he chosen the harder path. Maybe his wife would have focused on the urgency to get up the mountain rather than looking back on a path with sure footing. Again we will never know.
Today, I pray that we follow and learn obedience in the path the Lord has set before us even if it is harder. I pray that this brings Him glory and that in the long term our families are blessed by these decisions… if not we might actually be choosing insignificance and like Lot… never be heard of again just like his story in the Bible.
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
WHY DOES sATAN HATE OBEDIENCE?
Obedience Brings Power, favor, increased authority - “the move of God”
Phil. 2:5
5 Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. 6Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. 7He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form. 8. And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal’s death on a cross. 9 Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
2 Cor. 10:5We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.
Punish GK ek-dee-kay-oh
Exact punishment to vindicate
Disobedience GK para-ko-ay choosing to disregard what you know/hear
Obedience GK - to hear and obey
Complete GK Play-ro-O
The verb "pléroó" primarily conveys the idea of filling something to its full capacity or bringing something to completion.
In the military who moves up in power? The obedient or the disobedient? Those who follow orders move up the ranks faster then those who don’t. AND WHEN YOU MOVE UP YOU MOVE IN POWER!
If you have heard me preach for very long you have heard me say this …
Rebellion is a false sense of Power. We live in a time where we reward disobedience, we publicize it and promote it in the media… it can slowly creep into our spiritual walk if we are not careful!
When we don’t obey God we feel powerless, so we disobey to feel a sense of power, but it is false, it is deadly. It is destructive.
However the more we obey God the more we sense his spirit and the more power we truly have.
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
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Mental Effects:
- Increased Focus and Clarity: Some report heightened mental clarity and focus due to increased adrenaline and ketones.
- Mood Changes: Can vary; some experience improved mood, while others may feel irritable or anxious.
- Cognitive Enhancement: Studies suggest potential benefits for cognitive function and memory.
Emotional Effects:
- Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a long fast can boost self-esteem and confidence.
- Emotional Regulation: Fasting may promote mindfulness and self-awareness, potentially improving emotional regulation.
- Increased Stress: The body perceives fasting as a stressor, which can exacerbate existing anxiety or stress.
If you long for a deeper relationship with God or if you face a crisis or situation of special need, adding fasting to your prayer is a way God has given us to seek Him more earnestly. If you make fasting
a regular part of relationship with God, you will never regret it. For He has said, “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13)
Spiritual Effects:
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
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You must use your mind before you ever fast to walk through what you will be facing or you will fail.
You will be incredibly hungry, you will have a few hundred excuses, You will want to just start later in the month, year, lifetime…
You will have people give you food, invite you out etc…
You will want to quit…
KNOW ALL THIS AHEAD OF TIME AND PLAN FOR IT
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Long-term fasting, typically defined as lasting 24 hours or more, can have profound effects on various aspects of a person's well-being. Here's a breakdown of the potential impacts:
Physical Effects:
- Metabolic Changes:
- Ketosis: After depleting glycogen stores, the body starts breaking down fat for energy, producing ketones.This metabolic state, known as ketosis, can lead to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity.
- Autophagy: Cellular repair and regeneration processes are enhanced, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
- Hormonal Changes: Growth hormone levels may increase, while insulin levels decrease.
- Potential Benefits:
- Weight Loss: Can be significant, but sustainability depends on post-fasting lifestyle.
- Improved Blood Sugar Control: May benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance.
- Reduced Inflammation: May alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions.
- Potential Risks:
- Nutrient Deficiencies: Especially if not properly planned or supplemented.
- Muscle Loss: The body may break down muscle tissue for energy.
- Electrolyte Imbalance: Can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and heart problems.
- Refeeding Syndrome: A potentially fatal condition if refeeding is not done carefully after prolonged fasting.
Mental Effects:
- Increased Focus and Clarity: Some report heightened mental clarity and focus due to increased adrenaline and ketones.
- Mood Changes: Can vary; some experience improved mood, while others may feel irritable or anxious.
- Cognitive Enhancement: Studies suggest potential benefits for cognitive function and memory.
Emotional Effects:
- Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a long fast can boost self-esteem and confidence.
- Emotional Regulation: Fasting may promote mindfulness and self-awareness, potentially improving emotional regulation.
- Increased Stress: The body perceives fasting as a stressor, which can exacerbate existing anxiety or stress.
If you long for a deeper relationship with God or if you face a crisis or situation of special need, adding fasting to your prayer is a way God has given us to seek Him more earnestly. If you make fasting
a regular part of relationship with God, you will never regret it. For He has said, “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13)
Spiritual Effects:
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
Insta:
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
Start the year with fasting… church wide.
I fast quite regularly… 1 day, 3 day, 7 day
Every few years I will do an extended fast of 2-3 weeks, and I have fasted as long as almost 30 days.
This fast was 21 days…
Just some immediate random thoughts on my fast.
I don’t want to lose weight
It is not for health reasons
I do it to show my body I have control not it.
I do it to crucify my flesh
I do it to spend more time with Jesus
I do it for the future impact on my life
I do it for my family and church
I do it to put my ego in check
I do it for supernatural reasons
How I do into my fast…
I eat a huge meal the night before and for the first few days I only drink water and a pot of coffee… after about 5 days I only drink one cup of coffee and just water with electrolytes and creatine
You must use your mind before you ever fast to walk through what you will be facing or you will fail.
You will be incredibly hungry, you will have a few hundred excuses, You will want to just start later in the month, year, lifetime…
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com
Website:
Insta:
My media channels all go to Garth Heckman
Text me 30 second interviews of you asking people “whats it take to be a man”
Start the year with fasting… church wide.
I fast quite regularly… 1 day, 3 day, 7 day
Every few years I will do an extended fast of 2-3 weeks, and I have fasted as long as almost 30 days.
This fast was 21 days…
Just some immediate random thoughts on my fast.
I don’t want to lose weight
It is not for health reasons
I do it to show my body I have control not it.
I do it to crucify my flesh
I do it to spend more time with Jesus
I do it for the future impact on my life
I do it for my family and church