Sunday, September 11, 2022

RISE FROM THE WILDERNESS


-Jesus is our bridegroom and we who are the believers are His bride
-despite of the wilderness, she rose from the wilderness instead of being bitter
-the wilderness is not to bring us down but to lift us up! 
-no matter what, don't be despair
   -God will not leave us alone
why go through the wilderness
1. wilderness experience evokes an awareness of self
-the test is for us to know... Self awareness
   -God does not need to test our heart cos God knows 
-test = "to prove"

-all the disciplines thought that they were committed to Jesus but the trial reveals their heart
   -Peter wept knowing His heart
-Holy spirit wants to show us our heart
   -without self awareness, repentance is impossible
2. wilderness experience evokes an awareness of God
where we will experience the nearness of God
-it's in the wilderness that these were revealed to the children of Israel
   -pillar of fire and cloud
   -10 commandments
   -how to worship

-don't let disappointment poison our heart
-God wants turn our test into testimony
3 things we must hold on to
1. faith
the daughters of Zelophehad is not limited by the culture

2. Hope
an attitude of eagerness with head raised and eyes on the horizon
-they were looking forward to meet with God
don't lost the joy in the heart, the dance in the feet
3. Love
-Moses was betrayed by her sis Miriam
-Miriam was healed outwardly but Moses was healed inwardly
do good, bless and pray is where we abide in love



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