Faith to Finish Pt.5
Moving Forward By Faith
Exodus 14:13-16
INTRODUCTION
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What is mobilization?
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Exodus 14:13-16 NKJV
And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.’ And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.’
1. OVERCOMING FEAR TO MOVE FORWARD (EXODUS 14:13)
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Take a moment to reflect on times when fear has kept you from moving forward. How does Moses’ command to “stand still” and trust in God’s salvation speak to your situation today? What fears do you need to surrender to step forward in faith?
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Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
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2. THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU (EXODUS 14:14)
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In the face of challenges, it is easy to lose sight of the truth that God is fighting for us. How does this promise shape the way you handle obstacles? What does it mean for you to “hold your peace” during life’s struggles?
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2 Chronicles 20:15
Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
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3. GOD’S COMMAND TO MOVE FORWARD (EXODUS 14:15)
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There is a time to pray and there is a time to act. Where in your life is God calling you to take action? How can you balance your faith with actionable steps?
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James 2:17
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
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4. TRUSTING GOD TO MAKE A WAY (EXODUS 14:16)
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God often equips us with the tools we need to face life’s challenges. What “rod” has God placed in your hand that you need to lift in faith? How can you trust Him to create a way forward in your current situation?
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Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
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HOW IS MOBILIZATION FOUND IN MOSES’ COMMAND?
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SPIRITUAL READINESS
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2 Chronicles 24:4-5 NKJV
Now it happened after this that Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the Lord. Then he gathered the priests and the Levites, and said to them, ‘Go out to the cities of Judah, and gather from all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year; and see that you do it quickly.’
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COLLECTIVE FOCUS
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Exodus 35:5 NKJV
Take from among you an offering to the Lord. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as an offering to the Lord: gold, silver, and bronze.
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Proverbs 3:9-10 NKJV
Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
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STRATEGIC PAUSE
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GOD AS THE MOVER
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