The weekly podcast of Forward City Church, led by Pastor Travis Greene.

The weekly podcast of Forward City Church, led by Pastor Travis Greene.

The weekly podcast of Forward City Church, led by Pastor Travis Greene.

The weekly podcast of Forward City Church, led by Pastor Travis Greene.

On Sunday, Falon preached on the responsibilities of a promise. She

explained that our first responsibility is simply to believe! We must

believe it exists and that it's for us. The second responsibility is to

commit to saving a people through our promise. We're given promises not

just to enjoy, but for a reason. In Joshua 2, we read about 2 spies who

were sent to check out Jericho. They ended up hiding in the prostitute

Rahab's house where she kept them safe from harm. Though she had not seen

miracles like the Red Sea parting with her own eyes, she believed & ended

up having more revelation than the Israelites. When Rahab encountered the 2

spies who were men of God, she asked for a sure sign, for salvation. She

wanted in. Despite her past, God saw enough in Rahab to allow her to

eventually be part of the lineage of Jesus Christ! Forward City Church is

here as a sure sign that God can save. Let's be responsible with our

promises and watch how the Lord uses us! FORWARD LIFE HANDOUT

On Sunday, PT preached about the three areas/stations God took the

Israelites through in the book of Joshua. He first took them to the Jordan

which represents our "pre-op." This is the place where purification and

cleansing happen and where God prepares us for what He's about to call us

into. Next, God takes them to Gibeath Haaraloth which PT compared to

surgery. This is the place where pain happens. No one desires it, but it

often comes before promotion. It helps prepare, qualify, and strengthen us

for our next. Finally, the Lord took them to Gilgal, or the "post-op." This

signifies a place for healing and vulnerability & exposure. When skin has

been cut open, it exposes what's hidden underneath. It's not until we trust

God with our pain that He can deal with our shame. We are no longer bound

by it!  If we allow Him to roll back our shame, it will allow us to be who

He called us to be. Let's trust Him to do an operation on us for our

future. Forward Life Handout

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The story of the Israelites is our story today. God draws us out of our bondage and captivity for the sole purpose of drawing us unto himself. The Israelites experienced freedom from slavery but failed to recognize the purpose of their freedom- worship. Rather than take hold of the territory that was promised to them, their mistrust in the goodness and character of God led them to wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. Like Joshua and Caleb learned, the Promise Land is reserved only for worshippers. God is searching for people who will dedicate their lives to worshipping Him in Spirit and Truth. Let’s devote ourselves to worship and experience the abundant life the Lord has for us!