"And Then Some!!!"
June 30, 2008 by jason hirsch
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Ok, I’m really looking for some Epic feedback on our guest video speaker Jentezen Franklin. He was the final speaker in the “One Prayer” series. His prayer was “Lord, make us passionate!”
The idea behind his message was taken from a couple of portions of scripture. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” – Ecclesiastes, and then from the story of Isaac and Rebekah, in which Rebekah drew water for Isaac and then went the extra mile and drew water for his 10 camels as well. 400 gallons of water! Amazing! She did an act of kindness, “And Then Some”, way beyond the call of duty.
Jesus even talked about the Roman rule of the day, and how Jews by law could be forced by a Roman Soldier to carry their stuff one mile, but how Jesus said, “don’t just go one mile, go a second as well!” Do what your told to do, “And Then Some!!”
Imagine if we all lived our lives as “And Then Some” people. We did our job, and then some! We love our spouse, and then some! We serve our community, and then some! Because of Rebekah’s “And Then Some” attitude, she was blessed with riches, married a great man of God, and became the great, great, great grandmother of Jesus. What a legacy!!
I wonder what would happen if we became “And Then Some” followers of Christ??
Powerful message Jentezen! Thank you!
Jason, this message really spoke to me too. It’s amazing how when things don’t go my way or another way to put it, “when I get squeezed” the things that I see come out. I was convicted during the message to not just live by what I can get away with or even live according to justice. I felt called to enjoy the freedom that comes from putting myself aside and going the extra mile. Thanks for bringing these speakers in to Epic. Blessings Brother!
Steve, I’m very encouraged to hear what you just said. I’ve been praying for you and your family & I know God will bring you through the fire. Never quit, never give up, run strong, man of God!