This message was shared on 2/18/24 at First Christian Church in Wilmington, Illinois.

Join guest speaker Dave Rudin as he explores the concept of facing challenges and how they can catalyze personal growth and transformation. The Israelites often deviated from God's guidance during Moses' absence, which draws a parallel to our own proclivity to lose sight of God's plan. Drawing from Exodus 34, Dave delineates four main messages. Firstly, he emphasizes that challenges reveal our weaknesses and blind spots, acting as catalysts for growth. Secondly, he suggests that challenges can bring to light aspects of God's character, such as compassion and faithfulness, that tend to be reaffirmed in the face of difficulties. Thirdly, he points to the humility and repentance evinced by the Israelites to underscore the significance of accountability, forgiveness, and worship during hardships. Lastly, he expounds upon how trials can lead to personal transformations that can benefit others by imparting the comfort and solace derived from their own experiences. Wrapping up his sermon, Dave calls for prayer for fortitude, bravery, and resilience to weather life's difficulties and places high importance on reliance on God's grace and mercy in the face of adversity.

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