5/31/2026 Greater Centennial's Worship Experience "Preparing For Your Next

Joshua 3 stands up and says, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” The call to consecration becomes the doorway into “your next.” Numbers 23 names God a promise keeper, and the promise to Abraham proves it. The promise does not expire; the timing stretches faith. Abraham walks the land before he can possess it, and that walk works like a preview of coming attractions. God readies a people by running them through seasons of abundance and seasons of struggle, showing them plagues can fall all around without touching them because His hand is on them. The pillar by day and fire by night teach attention and direction, and the Red Sea moment teaches that God makes a highway right through what looks like a hard stop. He even gives enemies a front row seat and then shuts the waters over them, so boasting mouths are closed and God’s people learn not to spend energy on haters.

Israel’s complaint about onions, cucumbers, and leeks warns against nostalgia that drags a soul backward. Going back to bondage is not an option when God is pulling forward. Giants in the land are real, but the text will not let fear be the counselor; God did not call His people to fight giants in their own strength but to walk in His promise. Joshua is ready because years under Moses have made him ready; he is not a neophyte but a man prepared for his next. When the Ark lifts, Israel must lift. God moves them from following symbols to fixing their eyes on Him. Peter on the water underlines the point: when miracle-walking begins, strange winds appear, but eyes locked on Jesus keep a soul above the waves. Curiosity that turns into sightseeing will sink a person. Faith that keeps focus will carry a person.

Rahab ties a scarlet ribbon before the first trumpet sounds, proving that faith prepares early and that a label like harlot cannot cancel a future God has marked. The refrain returns: consecrate today because wonders are set for tomorrow. Even on the practical side, victory is not vacation; like a team that keeps getting back in the gym between rounds, preparation honors what God is about to do. The point lands with urgency: expect a miracle every day, not just on Sunday. The God who brought a people through water, who fed them in a wilderness, who brought a promise through generations, is still working, still moving, and still preparing His people for their next.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Consecration positions tomorrow’s wonders Consecration is not ceremony; it is clearance. Holiness clears the clutter so direction can be seen and followed. The distance from the Ark teaches reverence that makes room for guidance. Set apart today so tomorrow does not confuse the way forward. [53:52]
• 2. God’s promise has no expiration Delay is not denial; it is development. The promise keeps standing while character gets strengthened and capacity grows to hold what is coming. Trying to hurry God only exposes how much formation still remains. Trust a promise keeper more than a personal timeline. [54:35]
• 3. Keep eyes on Him, not the wind Miracle ground will show unfamiliar sights, and fear loves novelty. Attention is allegiance, and whatever owns the gaze will govern the steps. Fixing on Jesus turns chaos into a path; rubbernecking at the wind turns a path into quicksand. Guard the gaze to keep the lift. [83:27]
• 4. Leave Egypt’s menu and face giants Nostalgia edits bondage into comfort food, but onions are not milk and honey. Giants are not assignments to outmuscle; they are altars where God proves Himself again. Forward requires appetite change and courage to let God fight what only God can fight. [76:59]
• 5. Tie the ribbon now, not later Rahab’s scarlet line is early obedience that saves a household. Faith moves before the ground shakes because the word has already sounded. Past labels cannot veto future mercy when present trust takes hold. Prepare now for what God has already said He will do. [87:19]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [50:01] - Expecting a miracle every day
• [51:38] - Joshua 3:1-5 read
• [53:52] - Consecrate yourselves, wonders tomorrow
• [54:35] - Promise keeper with no expiration
• [56:13] - Preparing for blessings too
• [58:27] - Abraham waits, promise still stands
• [62:09] - Walking in it before possessing
• [67:35] - Pillar by day, fire by night
• [69:59] - Highway through the Red Sea
• [72:08] - Front row seat for haters
• [74:59] - Don’t go back for onions
• [76:59] - Stop worrying about giants
• [80:54] - Keep your eyes on Him
• [87:19] - Tie the scarlet ribbon now

1. In Joshua 3:3-4, what specific instructions were given about following the Ark of the Covenant, and why was maintaining distance important?
2. The sermon emphasized that “God’s promises have no expiration” ([54:35]). What examples from Scripture or the sermon illustrate this truth?
3. How did Rahab’s act of tying the scarlet ribbon before the battle (Joshua 2) demonstrate faith in God’s future deliverance?

1. Why do you think consecration (setting oneself apart) was required before God performed wonders for Israel (Joshua 3:5)? How does this principle apply to receiving God’s promises today?
2. The Israelites complained about missing Egypt’s “onions and cucumbers” despite God leading them toward freedom ([14:59]). What does this reveal about the danger of nostalgia when God is calling us forward?
3. Peter began sinking when he focused on the wind instead of Jesus (Matthew 14:30). How does this story connect to the sermon’s warning about distractions during “miracle-walking” ([23:27])?

1. “Consecration clears clutter so direction can be seen” ([53:52]). What distractions or habits do you need to set aside this week to better focus on God’s guidance?
2. The sermon warned against letting fear counsel us about “giants” in our lives ([16:59]). What current challenge feels like a “giant” to you, and how can you shift from self-reliance to trusting God’s promise in it?
3. Rahab tied the scarlet ribbon early as an act of faith ([27:19]). Is there a step of obedience God is asking you to take now—even before seeing results—to prepare for His work?
4. The Israelites were tempted to return to Egypt’s “menu” ([14:59]). Are there old patterns or comforts you’re clinging to that might hinder your forward movement with God?
5. How can you practice “expecting a miracle every day” ([50:01]) in practical ways, like gratitude or prayer, even in mundane moments?
6. The sermon said, “Preparation honors what God is about to do” ([30:10]). What intentional practice (prayer, study, serving) could you start to align your heart with God’s next step for you?