The third wave of adversity Moses faced was discouragement. Crushed by Pharaoh, then cursed by the Israelite foremen, Moses was in the dumps. But God said something astounding to get Moses back on track in Exodus 6:3, “I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord […]
How to Put On the Full Armor of God
Moses was engaged in a spiritual battle he couldn’t see. Satan, the prince of darkness, knew God’s plan to bless Israel so they could bless the world. Pharaoh was his agent to defy and frustrate God’s purpose. By enslaving the Israelites, his ultimate goal was to destroy the Messiah, the Lion of the Tribe of […]
When You Don’t Feel Sufficient Remember….
Even after hearing God’s call, Moses humbly pressed God for more assurance. In Exodus 3:13 Moses said, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” Names were […]
Why the Earth Opened Its Jaws
Numbers 16:12 says, “So each of them took his censer, put burning coals and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the tent of meeting.” All those in opposition to Moses showed up the next day with a censer in hand. A censer was a priestly instrument reserved only […]
How Korah Got Sideways
As a member of the tribe of Levi, Korah’s life centered around the tabernacle. His great-grandfather Levi had three sons, Kohath, Gershon, and Merari. Each child and their descendants had a vital ministry assignment. The Gershon house cared for the coverings, curtains, and ropes of the tabernacle. The Merari family handled the crossbars, posts, and […]
How Captain Ahab and Moses Were Different
One of the great American novels of all time is Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. Ahab, the tragic hero, is captain of the Pequod, a whaling vessel anchored in Nantucket. The crew of the Pequod signed up to harpoon whales and harvest as much blubber and oil as the ship can hold. They have no […]
How Jesus Became What He Hated Most
I know this sounds like an innocent, childish episode, but what does it look like to God? Proverbs 6:16 says, “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue…” Every lie is an abomination, a monstrosity, that he hates. He hates it so much […]
Snakes on the Plain
Israel hated detours and delays. They began to talk against God and Moses – “The bread is hard. The water is scarce. Our life is miserable. Why did we ever follow you? Why did you lead us here to die?” This was no humble cry for help, but another act of rebellion – a refusal […]
New Sermon – Thankful Through the Wilderness
Love Heights Church in Richmond. I hope this message encourages you!
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