Sunday, 21 June 2020

66. Sermon on the Mount Secrets - What about Dogs and Pigs? Part 1

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.” (Matthew 7:6)

Everything the Lord ever commanded was for the protection of our body, soul, and spirit. For example, the food laws that Moses gave to the Israelites was for the protection of their health. The above command is for the protection of our soul and spirit, even our bodies in certain situations.
What are these sacred things, these pearls? For the most part, they are revelations from the Lord: visions, dreams, prophecies, and rhema revelations from the Word. It also includes anything that is precious to us, such as precious feelings, memories, information, and experiences of relationships and love.
Who are the “dogs” and “pigs?” They can be anybody who won’t have insight into what you want to share. It can even be a pastor or a close friend.
Have you ever shared the deepest secrets of your heart with a friend, and he responded indifferently? Worse, did he criticize or laugh at you? If this happens often, the pain may cause us to withdraw and stop sharing important issues with anybody. The Lord warned us about this because He wants to protect us against hurt.
Some of these “dogs” and “pigs” are malicious gossips. They will run throughout the community, tearing your heart apart with their gossip. Others will mean a world of good, warning you and advising you how to respond to the revelation. With their carnal assessment, they destroy God’s encouragement to you.
Others will laugh, express their skepticism, and criticize you. They may say you are crazy or can’t do the task that the Lord has revealed to you. This person curses your life, your call, and your purpose.
Some might be friends or family you thought cared about you, but when they act indifferently, seemingly not caring about your story, you get hurt.
As with Abraham, the Lord starts preparing His servants a long time in advance of the purpose He calls them for. He will regularly give revelation and encouragement as we seek His face. These usually come in the form of rhema revelations from the scriptures, prophecy into our lives, dreams, and visions. They are meant for us personally, and we should treasure them in our hearts, enjoying the interest the Lord is showing in us. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a fine example of this. “And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart,” (Luke 2:18, 19).
We are often too church-oriented and want to run with everything to the pastors and counselors. Sometimes this is good, but often the Lord wants to build a relationship with us personally and does not want us to share. Otherwise, it is like giving our colleagues every detail of our intimate home lives. To be continued.


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