10-24-2020, 03:00 PM
*RESTORATION TODAY*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
*TOPIC: TAKE A STEP*
“And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.” Judges 3:31
*MESSAGE*
When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? When was the last time you felt God asking you to do something but decided against it? Of course, it can be really challenging to be obedient to God sometimes. Sometimes, we are faced with fear, feelings of inadequacy, doubt and a reluctance to make changes. But when God stirs our spirit or moves our hearts, we cannot just sit back and do nothing. We have to take a step and do something about what He is telling us to do.
And when we do, it can become a defining moment in our lives. Moses didn’t believe God had chosen the right person to free the Israelites from slavery. He thought he was not a good speaker (Exodus 6:30). And in our text today, Shamgar was able to save Israel from the Philistines. The Bible tells us that he once ‘slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad’. This suggests that he didn’t have a sword or spear, but just had to use what he had. And that was an ox goad, which was used to guide animals.
God promises to equip us to do what He’s asking us to do. He is just asking us to hear His call, step out and obey Him. It may take us a lot of effort, but God never said it would be easy. The Bible tells us that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength (Philippians 4:13). So when we hear the call, let’s take action and give it everything we’ve got, relying on His strength.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ If you’ve sensed that God is calling you to do something, ask Him to give you the strength and courage to take a step towards doing it today.
*SCRIPTURES*
Exodus 6:30; Philippians 4:13
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Thank God for giving you His assurance of help.
2. Ask the Lord for grace to be obedient to His instruction.
3. Ask the Lord for courage to take a step in obedience today.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
1 Chro. 2, Ezek. 3:16-4:1
-17, 2 Timothy 4
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
*TOPIC: TAKE A STEP*
“And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.” Judges 3:31
*MESSAGE*
When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? When was the last time you felt God asking you to do something but decided against it? Of course, it can be really challenging to be obedient to God sometimes. Sometimes, we are faced with fear, feelings of inadequacy, doubt and a reluctance to make changes. But when God stirs our spirit or moves our hearts, we cannot just sit back and do nothing. We have to take a step and do something about what He is telling us to do.
And when we do, it can become a defining moment in our lives. Moses didn’t believe God had chosen the right person to free the Israelites from slavery. He thought he was not a good speaker (Exodus 6:30). And in our text today, Shamgar was able to save Israel from the Philistines. The Bible tells us that he once ‘slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad’. This suggests that he didn’t have a sword or spear, but just had to use what he had. And that was an ox goad, which was used to guide animals.
God promises to equip us to do what He’s asking us to do. He is just asking us to hear His call, step out and obey Him. It may take us a lot of effort, but God never said it would be easy. The Bible tells us that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength (Philippians 4:13). So when we hear the call, let’s take action and give it everything we’ve got, relying on His strength.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ If you’ve sensed that God is calling you to do something, ask Him to give you the strength and courage to take a step towards doing it today.
*SCRIPTURES*
Exodus 6:30; Philippians 4:13
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Thank God for giving you His assurance of help.
2. Ask the Lord for grace to be obedient to His instruction.
3. Ask the Lord for courage to take a step in obedience today.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
1 Chro. 2, Ezek. 3:16-4:1
-17, 2 Timothy 4