MY FRIENDS “GO FORWARD” IN FAITH!!!

Feb. 4, 2014

MY FRIENDS “GO FORWARD” IN FAITH!!!

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….. 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……Exodus 14:13-16

My friends let’s take our immigration back in time, as we take this same journey the Israelites are about to walk in Ex. 14 They have just left Egypt while terror was still in the hearts of their oppressors. Yes this generation of God’s chosen had just witnessed the all-consuming power of the great I AM.

The plagues, the Passover, there faith had been awaken after 400 hundred years of being in bondage in Egypt.  Yes there adventures would be talked about in the pages of God’s Word throughout all generations, until the Son of man shall appear Himself to take His faithful to the heavenly promise land.

Oh what excitement. “Your thunder roared from the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world! The earth trembled and shook. Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters, a pathway no one knew was there! You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep, with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds.” Ps. 77:18-20 Yes my friends God’s chosen people did all that was asked in faith, and then they Saw once again the power of God as Moses stretched out his arm, and the waters departed.

But “Often the Christian life is beset by dangers, and duty seems hard to perform. The imagination pictures impending ruin before and bondage or death behind. Yet the voice of God speaks clearly, “GO FORWARD.” We should obey this command, even though our eyes cannot penetrate the darkness, and we feel the cold waves about our feet.

The obstacles that hinder our progress will never disappear before a halting, doubting spirit. Those who defer obedience till every shadow of uncertainty disappears and there remains no risk of failure or defeat, will never obey at all. Unbelief whispers, “Let us wait till the obstructions are removed, and we can see our way clearly;” but faith courageously urges an advance, hoping all things, believing all things.” (E.G. White Patriarchs and Prophets PP 290)

My friends these are the words I need you to focus on today. “Those who defer obedience till every shadow of uncertainty disappears and there remains no risk of failure or defeat, will never obey at all.” As  God’s chosen generation we have been called to serve where ever Christ needs us to go, as we  carry out the good news of the gospel to this generation before His soon appearing.

At times our FAITH will be taken to its limit, and at times it may not seem that God is listening. We may ask ourselves has he fallen asleep “Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” Ps. 121:4-5

but my friends where is your Faith today “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you Then how can you contend with horses And if in the land of peace, In which you trusted, they wearied you, Then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?” Jer. 12:5

It’s amazing the power of FAITH, but it can  only be power if we allow the source of all power to control our life. He  must take lead on this journey if we are to finish, because it can only be accomplished by the workings of God’s Spirit as he transforms our lives each day and strengthens our faith as he encourages us to GO FORWARD “

You can do all things through Christ” but today my friends you must search your own Hearts and ask yourself  “Where is my faith?” am I prepared to GO FORWARD all the way with Christ even to the cross. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matt. 16:24 So“choose you this day whom ye will serve” But remember only one Master will lead you to ETERNAL LIFE so GO FORWARD in FAITH as you tell yourself “GOD OVER EVERYTHING”

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY