God’s Guidance Leads Out

Observations

• Rescued (Ex. 1-11) – No matter the enemy’s resistance or the people’s unworthiness, nothing stopped God from saving His people.
• Redeemed (Ex. 12-19) – God set the people free through the sacrifice of another, and they began their journey toward the Promised Land.
• Redirected (Ex. 20-23) – After God established them as His people, He provided instructions to show how they were to live differently.
• Restored (Ex. 24-40) – Through God’s instructions for worship, He provided a path toward mending their relationship when sin transpired.
• After all that had transpired, God’s presence was their constant peace and surest guidance.
• Through the pain of their mishaps, they learned that it was foolish to take a single step without the LORD’s direction.
• God would never deny them a leading, but their post-salvation success would be determined by how well they would follow.

Applications

• Moses’ name isn’t mentioned in Exodus’ first or last paragraph because this account isn’t about him.
• Don’t settle for a mediocre life by prioritizing your agenda over God’s will.
• On the verge of something new, remember God’s faithfulness and anticipate His guidance.
• Favor resolutions that will make you holier over those that make you healthier or happier.
• If you’re not there yet, then keep moving forward.
  

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