Rock Solid Declaration | Dec 29
Rock Solid Declaration…
Dec 29, 2024
1. Relationships are defined by action
2. Rock Solid takes deep digging
3. Floods happen to everyone and cause damage
4. Lives rise and fall based on foundations
Definition: A statement that you swear under penalty of perjury is the truth
Declaration of Independence
1. Justification for independence (truth)
2. Rallying Cry (community)
3. Philosophical foundation
Psalm 62 -NIV
Pt 1. Be Specific
How long will you gang up on me? How long will you run with the bullies? There’s
nothing to you, any of you—rotten floorboards, worm-eaten rafters, Anthills plotting to
bring down mountains, far gone in make-believe. You talk a good line, but every
“blessing” breathes a curse. (Message Translation Psalm 62:3-4)
Matthew 20:30-34 “Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard
that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”31 The
crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord,
Son of David, have mercy on us!”32 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want
me to do for you?” he asked.33 “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”34 Jesus had
compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and
followed him.”
Pt 2. Focus on God, not outcome
Dummiyah → Silence
Dommi → Be Still
Pt 3. Consistency is Key
1. Fend off Distraction
Colossians 2:8 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and
deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual
forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ.
2. Solidifies Confidence
3. Understands God More
i. Hebrews 11:3 3 By faith we understand that the universe was
formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out
of what was visible.
4. Tongues have Power
ii. Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Pt 4 Center On Truth
1. In the face of attack ….declare rest in God
2. When pressure surrounds us….declare rest in God
a. 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;
perplexed, but not in despair
3. When we feel defeated….Declare rest in God
a. James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,
having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the
Lord has promised to those who love him.