Lessons From The Desert - No Way-Yahweh

When the Israelites looked up and saw Pharaoh’s army coming after them as they camped next to the sea, their lack of faith caused them to wonder if they would have been better off as slaves in Egypt. Moses, on the other hand, told them to not be afraid, that the Lord would fight for them, they just needed to be still.

Generally speaking, are you more like the Israelites or Moses? Do you tend to have a lack of faith or an abundance of faith? If you tend to lack faith, what would it take for that to change? Is it possible for you to trust God more?

Think of a “No Way” situation in your life. Did you look to Yahweh for comfort, strength, and direction, or did you rely simply on yourself or somebody else? What was the outcome? Would it have been different if you had turned to Yahweh?

Read chapter 16 of Genesis. Even though God had promised Abram and Sarai children, they figured it was a “No Way” situation and as a result, took matters into their own hands. What was the result?

Read 2 Chronicles chapter 20 to see how King Jehoshaphat turned to Yahweh when he and the Israelites were facing a “No Way” situation. What can we learn from this faithful king of Israel?