Then Moses ordered Israel
They went three days in the wilderness
And the people complained
Exodus 15:22-24
Q:
It was a great week with Pastor Chotka.
What’s next?
A:
Danger!
Many of us just had a wonderful experience. We laughed. We learned something. We sensed the Spirit move. A hurt was healed. A problem was unstuck.
It was great. But what’s next?
Any confirmation student of mine can tell you how long the effects of signs and wonders lasts . . . just 3 days.
Here’s the principle:
The people of Israel were slaves in Egypt. When they cried for help, God raised up a deliver. In the days of Moses, the people of Israel saw ten powerful miracles. Then God did something even bigger. He parted the Red Sea!
How many days later was it until the people started complaining? Three days. Just three days.
In other words, the effect of signs and wonders can last as little as three days. The key words there are “can last.” The effects of signs and wonders can transform us for the rest of our lives. But it’s up to us.
When was the last time you experienced the power of God and the movement of the Spirit? What are you doing to keep those fires fanned?
· Are you reading scripture more frequently?
· Are you praying more diligently?
· Are you gathering with friends of faith to pray?
God initiates and we respond. God moved. Now what are you doing to fan the flames?
If you want more and more and more blessings, it’s time to take a step … before the clock runs out on our three days and the fire turns to ashes. One step might be joining me Sunday morning at 10am in the Sanctuary (or next Wednesday at 7pm) as we launch a congregational study of Pastor Chotka’s book, Power Praying.
In Christ’s Love,
a guy who’s ready to
jump into a good book
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