When God Tests You - Exodus 15-17

Devotional

Day 1: God Reveals Himself as Our Faithful Healer

God is not only able to heal physical ailments, but He is also the mender of all that is broken—whether it be relationships, hearts, or our connection with Him. In the wilderness, when the Israelites faced bitter water, God turned it sweet, showing that He is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. His healing extends beyond the physical to the spiritual and emotional, offering restoration where sin and brokenness have separated us from Him. Even when we try to fix things ourselves, true healing comes only when we turn to God and trust Him to mend what we cannot. [07:53]

Exodus 15:22-26 (ESV)
Then Moses made Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went into the wilderness of Shur. They went three days in the wilderness and found no water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a log, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. There the Lord made for them a statute and a rule, and there he tested them, saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”

Reflection: What is one area of brokenness in your life—physical, emotional, or relational—that you need to bring to God today, trusting Him to be your healer rather than trying to fix it on your own?

Day 2: God Provides Daily and Teaches Us Dependence

God’s provision is not just about meeting our needs, but about teaching us to depend on Him every single day. When the Israelites ran out of food, God provided quail and manna, but with instructions to gather only what was needed for each day, building trust in His faithfulness. Even when we are tempted to hoard or control outcomes, God invites us to rest in His daily provision, reminding us that He is the source of every good thing and that our dependence on Him is a daily, intentional act. [24:58]

Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 (ESV)
They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the people of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had departed from the land of Egypt. And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, and the people of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily.” ... Then Moses said to Aaron, “Say to the whole congregation of the people of Israel, ‘Come near before the Lord, for he has heard your grumbling.’” And as soon as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the people of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. And the Lord said to Moses, “I have heard the grumbling of the people of Israel. Say to them, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. Then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’” In the evening quail came up and covered the camp, and in the morning dew lay around the camp. And when the dew had gone up, there was on the face of the wilderness a fine, flake-like thing, fine as frost on the ground. When the people of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. And Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.”

Reflection: In what practical way can you choose to depend on God for your needs today, rather than relying on your own resources or worrying about tomorrow?

Day 3: God Prepares Us Through Testing for What Lies Ahead

God does not lead us into testing to harm us, but to prepare and strengthen us for challenges we cannot yet see. Just as He led the Israelites the long way around to avoid war before they were ready, God uses tests in our lives to grow our faith, build our character, and teach us to trust Him more deeply. These tests are not punishments, but opportunities for growth, so that when greater challenges come, we are equipped to face them with confidence in God’s faithfulness. [16:46]

Exodus 13:17-18 (ESV)
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, “Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt.” But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle.

Reflection: Think of a recent challenge or test you’ve faced—how might God be using it to prepare you for something greater He has planned for your future?

Day 4: God Is Our Faithful Defender When We Are Weak

When the Israelites finally faced battle against the Amalekites, they were victorious not because of their own strength, but because they depended on God and obeyed Him. As Moses lifted his hands in surrender and dependence, God fought for His people, showing that He is our defender when we are weak and outmatched. In our own battles—whether spiritual, emotional, or practical—God calls us to a posture of surrender, trusting that He will fight for us and bring victory in ways we could never achieve on our own. [38:00]

Exodus 17:8-13 (ESV)
Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword.

Reflection: Where do you feel outmatched or overwhelmed right now, and how can you intentionally surrender that situation to God, trusting Him to be your defender?

Day 5: Growth Requires Intentionality and Surrender to God’s Work

Spiritual growth does not happen by accident; it requires intentionality, surrender, and a willingness to join God in the process of becoming more like Christ. Just as physical strength is built through consistent, purposeful effort, so too our faith is strengthened as we cooperate with God’s testing and refining work in our lives. Sanctification is a lifelong journey, and while we will never reach perfection on this side of heaven, God is faithful to keep working in us as we choose to grow, one step at a time. [47:46]

Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Reflection: What is one intentional step you can take today to grow in your faith—whether it’s prayer, reading Scripture, serving, or seeking accountability—so that you are actively joining God in His work of making you more like Him?

Sermon Summary

Life is full of tests—some we choose, like a grueling 40-hour men’s event in the wilds of Kansas, and others that come upon us unexpectedly, as with the Israelites in the wilderness. In both, the purpose is growth. Testing stretches us, reveals our weaknesses, and, if we allow it, makes us stronger. God, in His wisdom, leads His people into seasons of testing not to break us, but to reveal His faithfulness and to shape us into people who trust Him more deeply.

The journey of Israel from Egypt is a story of God’s faithfulness revealed through testing. After miraculous deliverance from slavery and the Red Sea, the Israelites quickly found themselves in desperate need—first for water, then for food, and finally for protection from enemies. Each crisis was a test, and in each, God revealed a new aspect of His character.

At Marah, where the water was bitter, God showed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, the Healer. His healing is not limited to the physical; it encompasses all that is broken—relationships, hearts, and, most importantly, our relationship with Him. The ultimate healing is the restoration of our relationship with God through Christ, who paid the debt of our sin and mends what was severed by the fall.

When hunger struck, God provided manna and quail, teaching daily dependence. He didn’t just meet needs; He exceeded them, giving sweet bread in a world where sweetness was rare. Yet, He also set boundaries—gather only what is needed for the day, trust Him for tomorrow. This daily rhythm of dependence is a reminder that God is the true provider, and our attempts to secure our own future apart from Him only lead to anxiety and disappointment.

Finally, when the Amalekites attacked, God revealed Himself as Defender. The Israelites, untrained and ill-equipped, prevailed not by their own strength but by God’s power as Moses lifted his hands in dependence and surrender. Through these tests, God was preparing them for greater challenges ahead, growing their faith and obedience.

We, too, are tested—not as punishment, but as preparation. God’s faithfulness is not proven in the absence of trials, but in His presence and provision through them. Growth requires intentionality; we must choose to trust, to depend, and to surrender, knowing that God is committed to making us more like Him, one test at a time.

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Key Takeaways

1. Testing is God’s Tool for Growth, Not Punishment God leads us into seasons of testing to strengthen our faith and character, not to harm us. Just as physical training builds endurance and strength, spiritual tests reveal our weaknesses and invite us to deeper dependence on Him. The discomfort of testing is purposeful, shaping us for what lies ahead and preparing us for greater responsibilities and challenges. [16:46]
2. God’s Healing is Comprehensive and Restorative When God reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha, He is not only concerned with physical ailments but with all that is broken in our lives—relationships, hearts, and especially our connection to Him. The ultimate healing is the restoration of our relationship with God through Christ, who bridges the gap our sin created. True healing often begins with recognizing our need and turning to God as the only One who can mend what is truly broken. [18:39]
3. Daily Dependence on God is Essential for Spiritual Health God’s provision of manna was not just about feeding the Israelites; it was about teaching them to trust Him every single day. He intentionally withheld the ability to store up for tomorrow so that their hearts would learn to rest in His faithfulness. Our own attempts to secure our future apart from God often lead to anxiety, but daily dependence cultivates peace and gratitude. [26:00]
4. God’s Ways and Timing Surpass Our Understanding We often grumble when God’s provision or timing doesn’t match our expectations, forgetting that His perspective is infinitely higher than ours. The Israelites struggled to trust God’s plan, just as we do, but God’s solutions are always better than what we could devise. Surrendering our plans and expectations to Him is an act of faith that opens us to His greater purposes. [29:27]
5. Intentional Growth Requires Our Participation Spiritual maturity does not happen by accident. Just as physical strength requires intentional effort, so does growth in faith. God is faithful to bring tests that will grow us, but we must choose to engage, to trust, and to pursue Him with purpose. Sanctification is a lifelong journey, and each test is an invitation to become more like Christ. [47:09]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:48] - The Peck, Kansas Challenge: A Personal Test
[02:22] - Why We Choose Hard Things
[04:37] - The Purpose of Testing
[06:22] - Israel’s First Test: Bitter Waters at Marah
[07:53] - God Reveals Himself as Healer
[10:49] - The Passover and God’s Deliverance
[13:03] - Three Days in the Wilderness: The Need for Water
[14:50] - God’s Provision of Sweet Water
[16:46] - God Prepares Israel Through Testing
[20:35] - What Needs Healing in Your Life?
[21:13] - The Test of Hunger: Manna and Quail
[24:58] - Learning Daily Dependence
[29:27] - Wrestling with God’s Provision and Our Expectations
[33:01] - Facing the Amalekites: God as Defender
[37:00] - The Power of Surrender and Community
[41:13] - The Abundant Life: Not What We Expect
[45:43] - Salvation, Sanctification, and Lifelong Growth
[47:09] - Intentionality in Spiritual Growth

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Exodus 15:22–26 (ESV) — > Then Moses made Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went into the wilderness of Shur. They went three days in the wilderness and found no water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a log, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. There the Lord made for them a statute and a rule, and there he tested them, saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer.”

Exodus 16:1–5, 13–18 (ESV) — > They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the people of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had departed from the land of Egypt. And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, and the people of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily.” ... In the evening quail came up and covered the camp, and in the morning dew lay around the camp. And when the dew had gone up, there was on the face of the wilderness a fine, flake-like thing, fine as frost on the ground. ... Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat. This is what the Lord has commanded: ‘Gather of it, each one of you, as much as he can eat. You shall each take an omer, according to the number of the persons that each of you has in his tent.’” And the people of Israel did so. They gathered, some more, some less. But when they measured it with an omer, whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack. Each of them gathered as much as he could eat.

Exodus 17:8–13 (ESV) — > Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword.

Observation Questions

What did God tell Moses to do at Marah when the Israelites found only bitter water, and what was the result? (Exodus 15:22–26)
How did God provide food for the Israelites in the wilderness, and what instructions did He give about gathering it? (Exodus 16:1–5, 13–18)
In the battle against the Amalekites, what role did Moses, Aaron, and Hur play, and how did their actions affect the outcome? (Exodus 17:8–13)
According to the sermon, what are some ways God’s faithfulness was revealed through the Israelites’ tests in the wilderness? [[15:31]]

Interpretation Questions

Why do you think God chose to test the Israelites with needs like water, food, and protection instead of providing for them before they even asked? What might He have been teaching them about Himself? [[16:46]]
The sermon says God’s healing is not just physical but also relational and spiritual. How does the story at Marah point to the deeper healing God wants to bring in our lives? [[18:39]]
When God provided manna, He told the Israelites to gather only what they needed for each day. What does this teach about daily dependence on God, and why do you think some people tried to gather extra anyway? [[26:00]]
In the fight with the Amalekites, the Israelites’ victory depended on Moses’ hands being raised. What does this say about dependence on God versus our own strength? [[34:01]]

Application Questions

The sermon compared physical training to spiritual growth, saying both require intentional effort. What is one area of your spiritual life where you need to be more intentional? What specific step could you take this week? [[47:09]]
Think about a recent “test” or challenge in your life. Looking back, can you see ways God was using it to grow your faith or reveal His faithfulness? How did you respond at the time, and would you respond differently now? [[16:46]]
The Israelites often grumbled when things didn’t go as they expected. When have you found yourself grumbling or frustrated with God’s timing or provision? What would it look like to surrender your expectations to Him? [[29:27]]
God revealed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, the Healer, at Marah. Is there a place in your life—physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual—that needs healing? What would it look like to bring that brokenness to God instead of trying to fix it yourself? [[20:35]]
The Israelites had to trust God for daily provision and not store up for tomorrow. Are there areas in your life where you struggle to trust God for your daily needs? How can you practice daily dependence on Him this week? [[26:00]]
In the battle with the Amalekites, Moses needed help from Aaron and Hur to keep his hands raised. Who are the “Aarons and Hurs” in your life who help you depend on God, and how can you support others in their faith during tough times? [[37:00]]
The sermon said that growth doesn’t happen by accident. What is one way you can be more purposeful in your walk with God this month—whether it’s through prayer, Bible reading, serving, or another area? [[47:09]]

Sermon Clips

You push yourself, you test yourself, you grow, you get stronger. And that's what testing does. Testing makes you stronger. And that's what we're going to look at this morning is this idea of testing. The sermon title is When God Tests You because we're all going to be tested. [00:04:33]

Testing makes us stronger and we're continuing in our series around God's faithfulness revealed and we're going to look at is how God's faithfulness is revealed when he tests us because we see his faithfulness even in the testing. [00:05:59]

God reveals himself as a faithful healer. We're going to dig into this concept of healer here because we automatically just jump when we hear healing as humans we think about physical healing but the word healing here was what doesn't exclude physical healing but it really is much broader. It's talking about mending, taking something that's broken and putting it together. And so God, Jehovah Rapha, this is where if you ever look at the names of God, this is where God calls himself Jehovah Rapha. I am the Lord your healer. He's the mender, he's the one that repairs and puts things back together again. [00:07:38]

God in his loving kindness, does not scold them, does not discipline them. He just tells Moses, says, see that log over there? Go grab that log. I don't know why, but he says, go grab that log and throw it in the water, and he throws it in the water, and all of a sudden, the water becomes sweet, drinkable, satisfying, right? They are able to drink and refresh themselves and become completely refreshed and satisfied because of God's goodness and God's greatness. [00:14:39]

He takes this bitter water, and he heals this water. He makes this bitter water sweet, and he reveals himself as this healer, and he even says, I am the great healer, and he gives them this promise that if you'll just do the things I ask you to do, I will not bring the diseases that I placed on the Egyptians. So, he's not saying that they're never going to get sick, right? And how do we know that? Well, do you see any of them today, right? I mean, let's be real here. Even in his goodness, there's a time on this earth. They all died, but he says, I'm not going to bring upon you the same diseases and plagues that I brought upon Egypt. If you just, just do the things I ask you to do. Just be obedient to me, your God, and walk with me. [00:15:16]

God knows Israelites are not ready to face war. So, what's he going to do? He's going to get them ready for it, because that's what's coming. He knows it's coming. And so, he's going to use testing to prepare them, to grow them, right? Just like me going off into the wilderness of Peck, Kansas to go do stupid things and physically test myself to get stronger. God's like, I'm going to use this testing to make you stronger. [00:16:55]

You can trust me as a healer. You can trust me as the one who mends broken things. We, healing can come as physical healing. God is a healer. He can heal physically. He healed, we saw it all throughout scripture, right? We see God healing people. We see God healing in the Old Testament, when you see Elijah and Elisha. You see it healing in the New Testament with Jesus healing, and you see the disciples healing, right? We see physical healing happening. God is a healer, but that's not always the case. There's not always physical healing, because if there was always physical healing, there would be a lot more people around here that were a lot older than we are. [00:17:33]

He also heals broken relationships, bitter hearts, right? He's a healer. He wants to break, he wants to mend things. He wants to put things together. There is the ultimate healing in that he wants to restore a relationship with him. [00:18:19]

When Christ came to the earth, he lived a perfect life, and he died on the cross to take your payment and my payment so God could heal that relationship and bring us back together. God is a healer, and he's revealing his faithfulness as a healer to the Israelites in this first test. [00:19:36]

God is in the business of healing, repairing, rebuilding that which is broken. And you can, you can probably picture all sorts of things in life that you've seen. We've seen that have been broken, that God wants to heal. Spiritual healing, physical healing, emotional healing, mental healing. My question for you is, is what needs healing in your life right now? Where is the biggest broken thing in your life? Are you turning to God for mending? Or are you trying to do it yourself? If you're trying to do it yourself, it's probably not going to work. [00:20:00]

God was teaching them that He is their provider. Daily dependence upon God. Daily. Every day. They had no way to get food. Every day, it was God that provided. And then, He, in His graciousness, also gave them a day of rest. On the Sabbath, right? We see the Sabbath being instituted here, and it's going to be reaffirmed when He gets to the Ten Commandments. He says, the seventh day, don't, there's not going to be anything to go out and gather. I want you to actually, you probably use that time and think about the fact that God, I'm not working today because God provided for me. What an amazing gift that is. [00:26:09]

How often do we struggle with wondering, and fearing, and going, when is the next thing going to come? Maybe it's a job situation. You're like, I've lost my job. What am I going to do? Where is my next meal going to come from? Where is my next paycheck going to come from? Right now, there are people all over this country that are furloughed, that don't have paychecks, that are probably wondering, what are they going to do tomorrow? What are they going to do the next day? Those that are believers can depend upon God. God will provide. I don't know what that looks like, but He will, because He is the ultimate provider. He said He will provide our needs. [00:27:10]

We want things to happen a certain way, and we're like, maybe I know better how this should turn out than God should. Maybe, hey God, I'm going to write down what I want you to do. If you could just take my order. And go fulfill it and let me know when that's done. That's what we do. It is exactly what we do. Because, how do I know that? It's because when it doesn't turn out the way we want, we grumble. We complain. We wonder where God was at. Why didn't He answer my prayer? And I tell you, He did answer your prayer. He said, not your way, my way. He tells us God's ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. We can't conceive of a situation that He can't come up with a better solution than our way. [00:29:17]

Dependence. Are we depending upon God? He's testing them so they would depend upon him because they need to depend upon him, right? We go through tests. When do we find ourselves depending on God more than other times? When we're going through something that we come to the point where we realize that we can't fix it. We have no choice. Last resort. It's our last resort. Now I'll turn to God, right? God puts us through tests to grow us so we can get to the point where it's not our last resort. It should be our first thought is, God, I'm depending upon you. [00:31:27]

Testing is God's faithfulness being revealed. So we see God revealing himself as healer. We see God revealing himself as provider. And lastly, we see God revealing himself as this faithful defender. [00:32:44]

They were surprised, weren't they? Not because the Israelites were a great army, but because they served a great God. And we see that, Moses standing up on the hill, holding that staff above his head. It was up there. They, they won. The sign of surrender. God is my God. He is above me. He is above all of us. He is my God. And I surrender to him. And I fully depend upon him. And when he's in that posture of dependence, what's, what's happening? Joshua and the Israelites are defeating the Amalekites. [00:36:32]

God is a defender. They, they surrender and they, they submit to him and God defeats them. There is no logical reason they would have won that fight. None. You have, you have a group of people that that's all they do is fight and plunder. And take things. They've got to be experts at it because that's how they survive. You have this group of Israelites who for 40 years have been slaves and they probably haven't fought a lick in their whole life. God is their defender. What a faithful God that is. [00:38:11]

We are a fraught people that one day they're on fire for God and one day they're doubting God. Sound familiar? Right? Sunday morning, we're praising the Lord, hands up. Monday morning, we're like, I can't make it. I can't do this anymore. Really, God? Why do you have me here? What am I doing? That's what we do. We are the same thing. The only difference is we have the Holy Spirit. They didn't. We have the Holy Spirit helping us going, Ryan, come on, come on. I know you don't know what's going on, but you know God is faithful. You know you can depend upon him. You know he loves you. Things may not always turn out exactly how you want, but you serve a God that wants good things for you, right? [00:39:14]

No matter what we're going through, we can have an abundant life because we can have a God that loves us, that gives us comfort, that gives us peace, that gives us strength to walk through trials because he's faithful and he's going to continue working on us. [00:41:12]

It would be an amazing thing if, when we accepted Christ as Lord and Savior, right? Salvation, instantaneous, right? Is it not? It is. You, you come to the point in your life where you know, God, I cannot save myself. There is nothing I can do to restore my relationship with God. I cannot be good enough. I can't offset my bad with good. It's not how it works, right? [00:41:28]

The God of the universe became human, suffered sicknesses, injury, pain, got tired, right? Went through all those things. Went through temptation. He subjected himself. He allowed himself to be tempted. Think about that. The God of the universe humbled himself so much. He came to the earth. He lived, but he did not sin. He was able to, to do this and not sin, which made him the perfect spotless lamb, right? So the, the penalty that we owe, he was able to pay for us when he died on the cross, but he didn't stay dead. Three days later, right? We sing about it this morning. Three days later, on that Sunday morning, he rose from the dead. He defeated sin on the cross, death, and his resurrection. Done. Defeated. It's finished. And he offers us a gift of, of eternal life. He offers to, to give us the ultimate healing, to, to mend that broken relationship so that we can have a relationship with God. [00:43:43]

Sanctification takes a lifetime. Tests. God is going to be faithful to push through tests to make us more like him, because he wants us to grow and become more like him. We are not going to get there before, before we're in heaven, though. But we're going to get a little closer. Going back to my workout. We have a saying, one percent better. Just one percent better. We're not shooting for perfection. We're shooting for better. We're shooting for growth. Are you growing? Are you, are you, intentionally doing something to grow? [00:46:27]

Growth takes intentionality. You guys are not going to grow in your spiritual walk unless you're intentional about it. It doesn't just happen magically. Intentionality. God has called us to grow. He's faithful to test us to help us grow, and we're going to go through tests, and so whether you're, whether you're working with Him and going, okay, God, I know those are coming, so let's, let's prepare together. They're coming because He wants you to grow, and He's faithful. He's faithful. He's going to, He's going to work to grow you, whether you're ready for it or not. He's going to work to grow you, so you might as well be intentional and join Him. [00:47:27]

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