The Difference Between An Inch & A Mile

Join us as Pastor Matt shares a deeply personal and transformative message about the discipline of being responsible, the power of God's timing, and the joy of being ready to step into the promises of God. Let's learn together how to live in a way that ensures we do not just consume God's blessings but contribute to His kingdom, fully prepared and wholly devoted.

In the journey of faith, we often stand on the brink of our "Promised Land" - a place brimming with God's promises and blessings. Yet, like the children of Israel in the wilderness, we find ourselves caught between the cusp of divine promise and the reality of our spiritual readiness. Today's sermon, inspired by the profound teachings of Deuteronomy 8:1 and 1 Corinthians 10:6-10, invites us to a moment of introspection and revelation, led by Pastor Matt's heartfelt narrative.

Pastor Matt shares a personal testament to the discipline of divine timing, revealing how God's love, though it may discipline us, is always poised to deliver us into our promised futures. But this passage is not just about waiting; it's a call to align our desires with God's will, to ensure that our motivations are pure, and our hearts are ready to not just receive but to honor God in all we are given.

Why did God keep the children of Israel in the wilderness when the land of promise was within their reach? The answer lies not in the physical journey but in the spiritual readiness to embrace what God has prepared for us. As we explore this message, we are reminded that the wilderness is not a punishment but a preparation, a divine "time-out" for us to reflect on what truly takes precedence in our lives.

Idolatry, lust, faithfulness, and the perils of a complaining spirit are examined through the lens of scripture, providing us not only with a caution but also with the hope that comes from understanding God's ultimate desire for us. Pastor Matt's message echoes the biblical truth that God's provisions, like manna in the wilderness, are daily reminders of His presence and promises.

As we prepare to move into our own "Promised Lands," let us embrace the Father's way with open hearts. This sermon is an invitation to journey deeper into faith, ensuring that God remains our first and greatest love, and to sow into the kingdom with lives that honor Him above all else.