Join Student Pastor Tim Yeager as he explores the Book of Exodus, specifically chapters 15 and 16, to draw powerful lessons on navigating the "wilderness" of life. This sermon, part of the "Can I Still Experience God" series , addresses how we often lose perspective during times of adversity, just like the Israelites who quickly grumbled after witnessing God's miracles.

Key Takeaways from the Sermon:

Pastor Yeager outlines three principles for navigating moments of crisis, uncertainty, and adversity well:

Look Back on God's Past Faithfulness: In moments of trial, remember how God has shown up in your life, providing strength and perspective for the current challenge. Tim Yeager shares personal stories of God's faithfulness through a difficult marriage adjustment (the "salad meal") and a family crisis with his son Jonah.

Listen to God's Instruction: God's provision (like the water at Marah and the manna in the wilderness) often comes with instruction, which is for our good. Disobedience, such as collecting more than a day's portion of manna or gathering on the Sabbath, leads to failure. To obey God's "moral will" is to build your life on the rock.

Learn to Trust God's Provision: The wilderness is designed to mold God's people into those who will trust Him even in fear and uncertainty. Complaining about circumstances is a form of criticizing the Maker, showing contempt toward God.

Ultimately, Jesus is the ultimate provision. He is the "Bread of Life"—the true satisfaction that goes beyond temporary desires. We must choose to trust the ultimate Provider over trying to engineer our own protection and provision.

Scripture References: Exodus 15:22-26 Exodus 16:1-30 John 6:32-35 Matthew 7:24

Delivered by Tim Yeager, Student Pastor at CityRise (West U Baptist, Houston, TX).