Honey from the Rock

[Greg Merrill]

I, and many others, are familiar with the WATER that came forth out of the Rock by the power of God through the rod of Moses in Exodus 17:6 and Numbers 20:8 and Numbers 20:11; but are you familiar with where it says "honey out of the rock"?
From Spurgeon's "Treasury of David" we find these words on Psalm 81:6
"And with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. Luxuries as well as necessaries would be forthcoming, the very rocks of the land would yield abundant and sweet supplies; the bees would store the clefts of the rocks with luscious honey, and so turn the most sterile part of the land to good account. The Lord can do great things for an obedient people. When his people walk in the light of his countenance, and maintain unsullied holiness, the joy and consolation which he yields them are beyond conception. To them the joys of heaven have begun even upon earth. "
Just as God miraculously brought plain water out of the rock, I believe He could have miraculously brought the "delicacy" (if you will) of honey out of the rock without the natural assistance of any bees at all. That is beside the point. I like what Spurgeon said. God can and does bless us with good things when we obey and love Him. He is worthy of our love and obedience. May we love and obey Him regardless of how He chooses to respond.

 

[Another Lazarus]

If God makes honey to flow out from the rock, people will gather to war for its possession.

 

[Greg Merrill]

If God makes honey to flow out from the rock, people will gather to war for its possession.

I don't think God would have it continually flowing during our present time, whether because of the war you say it would bring or not. I think He would have it flow to meet the immediate need of His people, like he did with the manna. Manna didn't stay on the ground all day, just in the morning when it was to be collected. If God did have "honey flowing from a rock all day, all the time", it would probably be in a time where man learns war no more, Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3.

 

[friend of]

Just as God miraculously brought plain water out of the rock, I believe He could have miraculously brought the "delicacy" (if you will) of honey out of the rock without the natural assistance of any bees at all.

That's a leap of faith that doesn't require much mental exertion tbh

 

[frienden thalord]

Greg , I am so glad you brought this topic up.
You know how some are getting all worried and storing up
or worried about losing things
or rough times.
DID GOD not provide the children , in a barren dessert
did their shoes even rot , did their clothes even rot.
and Did not JESUS , feed four thousand and also five thousand.
SEE WHY I WORRY NOT OVER ANYTHING.
IF HE feeds sparrows he will me too, even in the harshest drought I will not die of thirst
and the worst famine, and still he will feed me then.
MAN , I have great peace. Is GOD a man that he can lie. NO
if only we put our trust in HIM............then we have the real peace of mind.
the peace that passes all understanding. Man I could just sing this song all night.
Amen

 

[Another Lazarus]

DID GOD not provide the children , in a barren dessert,did their shoes even rot , did their clothes even rot.and Did not JESUS , feed four thousand and also five thousand.
SEE WHY I WORRY NOT OVER ANYTHING.

What if God wants to use you as the poor Lazarus so as to find out how the Richs will react to poverty ???????

 

[Greg Merrill]

Greg , I am so glad you brought this topic up.
You know how some are getting all worried and storing up
or worried about losing things
or rough times.
DID GOD not provide the children , in a barren dessert
did their shoes even rot , did their clothes even rot.
and Did not JESUS , feed four thousand and also five thousand.
SEE WHY I WORRY NOT OVER ANYTHING.
IF HE feeds sparrows he will me too, even in the harshest drought I will not die of thirst
and the worst famine, and still he will feed me then.
MAN , I have great peace. Is GOD a man that he can lie. NO
if only we put our trust in HIM............then we have the real peace of mind.
the peace that passes all understanding. Man I could just sing this song all night.
Amen

Not only all that you wrote, but if I starve to death, I will then feast in heaven. A robber once said to a Christian "Your money or your life." The Christian responded with "Are you threatening me with Heaven?"

 

[frienden thalord]

Not only all that you wrote, but if I starve to death, I will then feast in heaven. A robber once said to a Christian "Your money or your life." The Christian responded with "Are you threatening me with Heaven?"

That was awesome greg. for yes at times we will go hungry, just as paul did too.
but overall we shall eat , as we have need , NOT greed, but need.

 

[frienden thalord]

What if God wants to use you as the poor Lazarus so as to find out how the Richs will react to poverty ???????

However the LORD uses me , I say amen my LORD
JUST REJOICE my brethren that your names are wrote in heaven.............

 

[Greg Merrill]

That was awesome greg. for yes at times we will go hungry, just as paul did too.
but overall we shall eat , as we have need , NOT greed, but need.

Either way.... praise the Lord, the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:9

 

[frienden thalord]

Either way.... praise the Lord, the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:9

AMEN greg, I say amen.
LOOK at job.............he lost more than a meal, that man lost all his riches
and stitches , lost his children......and said THE GOOD LORD GIVES
the GOOD LORD takes away...........BLESSED, BLESSED BE HIS NAME
in this job sinned not nor Charged, blamed God foolishly.
shall we not receive good from the Lord and evil too........
GOD does all things , persecutions etc, FOR THE GOOD of all who love Him.
and ALL he loves He chastens and scourges ...FOR our welfare, for ours.
so that we be made partakers of His holiness .
GOD knows Tommorow, , I dont
and HE knows at all times what is best for me.
when to chasten as I have need too.
MAN my mind is FREE............and I have PEACE

 

[frienden thalord]

Greg , just bask in the beauty of what I say next. I am sure YOU AGREE.
the sad thing is
most think the abundant life , JESUS spoke of , has to do with money.
ME, I know what it is...........TO KNOW HIM , in all times whether good or bad.
HE IS the abundant life that gives a man peace no matter what comes against Him.
JESUS is the PROSPERITY , and the ONLY RICHES that can save a man from the wrath of GOD
all earthen riches will profit no man on that day.
SO SEEK YE THE TRUE PROSPERITY my peoples and find the TRESURE of knowing HIM.