(Sometimes we go back into our captivity by going back to our problems)
Exodus 13:17-22
John 5:19
Presence of God:
vs. 21 Day- pillar of cloud
Night- pillar of fire
vs. 22 the pillar NEVER left the Israelites
Genesis 15:17-18
The Covenant
1. Saved
2. Walk with God daily (walk in His presence)
3. God walks us into a fire/battle
Exodus 14:1-31
Vs. 10
- PERCEPTION IS NOT REALITY
- It is not what you wear to battle but who is in/with us
Exodus 14:1-4
PRIDE---> Pharaoh will think (thinking was his first problem) the Israelites are wandering the land in confusion vs.3
God hardened Pharaoh's heart:
vs. 4 He said He would
vs. 8 He did
Sometimes God lets us get in a trap so we can't run!
(For the Israelites the Red Sea was confusion and chaos)
God will speak in the middle of the confusion
What is in front of us can be just as scary as what is behind us
God gave us armor so we could walk with Him and we're not even going to use it for battle.
- He gave you your armor, your job, your degree, etc...
Only when we stand still will God let us stand on eagle's wings, run and not grow weary, run and not grow faint. But when we run, God HAS to come catch us.
Chaos____________________Death
in front behind
He opened the Red Sea (He ALYAYS provides a way out)
vs. 24 "The Lord looked down at the Egyptian army and threw them into confusion."
Exodus 15
They sang praises vs. 1
The Lord is a warrior vs. 3
- Selah- stand still...pause
Rev. 19:16 King of Kings
Lord of Lords
I NEVER KNEW: The Israelites took Joseph's bones with them!
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What is holding you back from seeing Jesus?
Write everything that is holding you back on windows so you can finally be free!
WE WILL NEVER GET IT TOGETHER WITHOUT GOD AND STAND IN HIS PRESENCE
"None But Jesus" by Hillsong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B63VGWMuYY&feature=related
