PREPARING FOR “MARCHING ORDERS”

Scripture: Exodus 4:1- 20

Date: August 3, 2008

INTRODUCTION

·        Generally speaking, when God is about to do a great work, He first begins by talking to people.

·        He gets the ear and attention of His people and then sets them in motion.

·        Let me give you an example from Scripture.

·        God is going to take 3 million of His people out of Egypt.

·        He chooses to use a man to accomplish His work.

·        Remember, God always partners with people!

·        He chooses an 80-year-old shepherd named Moses.

·        What does it take to go from shepherd to prophet?

·        How does a person prepare for God to do a great work in their life?

·        How does a person prepare for God’s mission?

·        I want to talk to you today about preparing for “marching orders.”

1.     HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S HAND

A.      Realize That You Have A Need

B.     Focus On What You Have

C.     Give What You Have To God

D.     Expect God To Use What You Have.

2.     WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE PUT THINGS IN GOD’S HANDS

A.     When you give something to God, He will:

·        Bless It.

·        Break It.

·        Multiply It.