Part 2 in Wilderness Seasons sermon series from Travis Aicklen talking about characteristics of desert seasons.
Scripture References: Exodus 13:17, Exodus 14, Exodus 15, Exodus 16
Intro:
- Gratitude for Sean and Mike.
- Acknowledging the "wilderness" as a collective experience.
- Wilderness: a place of testing, paradox, disorientation, and temptation.
- The question: "What possible good could come from this?"
Key Points:
- God's Purpose in the Wilderness:
- Preparation: Exodus 13:17 - God prepares us for future battles.
- Like a training ground, equipping us for opposition.
- David's example: prepared with skills and knowledge of God.
- Divine Warfare: Exodus 14 - God fights for us when we are helpless.
- Learning to "be still" and trust in God's deliverance.
- God's power is revealed when we have none.
- Redemption Through the Cross: Exodus 15 - God works even in bitter circumstances.
- The "log" in bitter water symbolizes the cross of Christ.
- God's purposes are revealed even in suffering.
- Dependence on God's Provision: Exodus 16 - God's promises are enough to sustain us.
- Learning to rely on daily provision, not excess.
- God's presence is sufficient, even when circumstances are challenging.
- Jesus in the Wilderness:
- Jesus' own wilderness experience: a model of obedience and trust.
- Communion: remembering Jesus' sacrifice and God's faithfulness.
Call to Action:
- Acknowledge God's work in our current wilderness.
- Reflect on the lessons learned: preparation, trust, redemption, dependence.
- Take communion, remembering Jesus' sacrifice.
- Rejoice in God's presence and provision, even in difficult times.
- Thank God for working in our lives.
Conclusion:
- God uses the wilderness to reveal His character and purpose.
- We can trust in His faithfulness, even when we don't understand.
- God is at work, preparing, fighting, redeeming, and providing for us.
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