Not all those who wander are lost #7
C3 Zurich Sunday Sermons
English - October 20, 2019 13:20 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBChristianity Religion & Spirituality Spirituality church christianity god jesus life bible biblical Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Exodus series "Fight right"
Explain - Last week Simon preached about what made the Amalekites attack the Israelites, who were descendants from the same origin: Envy and rebellion against God.
Not every battle has to be fought. The new testament is clear about what battles are ours to fight.
- not against people but a spiritual battle: Ephesians 6:10-13
- fleeing battles that are just a distraction from our real battles: (1. Timothy 6:1-11)
Now, Israel HAS to fight. The good fight of faith is won on two dimensions:
Joshua fights with action, which requires power. Power comes as he submits to the leadership of Moses, and trusts. Power comes as he steps out of the blue and follows the "GO" of Moses. Power comes as he engages.
Moses fights in prayer which requires authority. This is where the battle is won. Yes, the engagement of Joshua was needed, but the battle was won in the lifting of hands. We get tired in private devotion way more quickly than in public engagement. This is why even heroes of faith like Moses need people left and right to keep their prayer up.