You're Going The Wrong Direction!

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You're Going The Wrong Direction!

Numbers 22

April 28, 2024 • Shad Baker • Numbers 22

Have you ever wanted something so badly you asked God for it again and again? What if you wanted something so badly you were willing to defy God's clear instructions? Numbers 22 introduces us to a very spiritual man who does something very foolish: he pursues his will instead of God’s will. Balaam stubbornly chases his own desires instead of following God’s instruction.

This passage warns us of the blinding dangers of chasing our own will and points us to the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. In this message you will learn:

How Balaam's greed for wealth and prestige blinded him to God's will

How we often battle against what God wants for us

How to cultivate a heart that is surrendered to God's purposes in Christ Jesus

When God Is For You

May 12, 2024 • Shad Baker • Numbers 23:7–12, Numbers 23:8–24

You're Still Going The Wrong Direction! (part 2)

May 5, 2024 • Shad Baker • Numbers 22:22–35

Imagine if you were headed in a direction you thought was right but you kept encountering unexpected interruptions and obstacles. Would you get mad or curious? Would you turn to God or would you lash out in frustration? Our response to interruptions reveals our heart and makes it obvious whether we are intent on our own plans or whether we are open to God’s direction. In Numbers 22:22-35 Balaam, the prophet, is so fixated on his own desires that he remains oblivious to God’s direction, and it nearly costs him his life! Finally, God supernaturally speaks through a donkey to stop the prophet's madness. Join us at http://cefc.church