By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Lakepointe Church.

Have you ever felt like you’re crying out to God for help, but it seems like He’s not responding? You’re not alone. The Israelites in Exodus 3 felt the same way, having been enslaved in Egypt for 400 years. But as Pastor Josh Howerton explains, God’s silence is not His absence, but rather His timing is greater than our own. This sermon delves into the story of Moses and the Israelites, exploring the concept of God’s timing and how it applies to our everyday lives.

God’s Sovereign Providence

According to Pastor Josh Howerton, ‘God is never late, but he is rarely early.’ This statement highlights the difference between God’s timing and our own. While we may feel like God is silent or absent, He is actually working behind the scenes, preparing us for what’s to come. The story of Moses is a prime example of this. At 80 years old, Moses received the call from God to lead the Israelites out of slavery, demonstrating that God’s timing is not limited by our age or abilities.

Responding to God’s Call

Pastor Josh Howerton emphasizes the importance of responding to God’s call on our lives, even when we feel unqualified or unprepared. As he notes, ‘Your unwillingness to respond to the call of God on your life is somebody else’s unanswered prayer.’ This statement underscores the impact that our obedience to God can have on others. By trusting in God’s providence and responding to His call, we can become the answer to someone else’s prayer.

Trusting in God’s Providence

So how can we trust in God’s providence, especially when we don’t understand His timing? Pastor Josh Howerton encourages us to look at the story of Moses and the Israelites, seeing how God worked behind the scenes to bring about their deliverance. As we reflect on our own lives, we can see how God has been working, even when we felt like He was silent. By trusting in His goodness and sovereignty, we can have confidence that He is always working for our good, even when we don’t understand His timing.

In conclusion, God’s timing is not our own, and His silence is not His absence. By trusting in His providence and responding to His call on our lives, we can become the answer to someone else’s prayer. As Pastor Josh Howerton reminds us, ‘If you’re still breathing, if you still got a pulse, He’s still got a purpose on your life.’ Don’t give up, but instead, trust in God’s timing and providence.

The full episode of Lakepointe Church is available on OBBM Network TV.

Watch Lakepointe Church on OBBM Network TV: https://www.obbmnetwork.tv/series/lakepointe-church-208227