TEXT: Genesis 26
Intro: We’ve looked at what to focus on, how to grow, and lessons learned from Elijah, Abraham, David, Moses, and Jesus. Each one provided a different lesson and insights. Now, I want to look at how to graduate from the wilderness.
- Learn From Others (Genesis 26:1-3)
- Isaac is in a desperate situation, but he isn’t the first to go through a famine.
- It is important to turn to the examples in scripture and other godly men and women so that we can benefit from the lessons they paid so dearly to learn.
- Be Bold (Genesis 26:12-14)
- Trust God enough to plant seeds during the famine.
- In times of trial, plant the seeds of the Fruit of the Spirit and allow God to produce a bountiful harvest that can sustain you and the ones around you.
- Dig Deep (Genesis 26:15-25, 32-33)
- If God allows your well to be filled in, He may be pushing you to dig a new well.
- When you find yourself thirsting for refreshing waters in the wilderness, it’s time to dig.
- Prepare (Genesis 26:25)
- God’s presence dwells in the places prepared for Him.
- Our willingness to make our hearts an altar on which we become living sacrifices is the precursor to revival and being filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit.
Main Thoughts:
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9,16-18
- God can change your perspective or deliver you from the trial, but either way the wilderness will end.
- The wilderness is temporary, God is eternal. Keep your eyes focused on the eternal.
