Point of Grace Worship 7.9.23 Sermon Notes - Faith in Exile 3

What is Exile?

Exile:
the state of being barred from one's native country

Exile 1: Out from the Garden
Exile 2: Caine from his family

Exile is not just about physical location, but heart location

How do we walk faithfully through our type of Exile today?

The Wisdom Warrior
Loyal – Subversive

The Wisdom Warrior has a perspective bigger than current circumstances

The Wisdom Warrior understands that God’s ultimate work in the world comes from His people

The Wisdom Warrior relies on a resilient identity bigger than current circumstances

“King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 

·       Defense comes from God

·       Hope for a vindication outside of themselves

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it,

·       Confidence in the power and supremacy of God

·       Despite their vision of current circumstances

and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 

·       A confidence in God’s desire to save his people

·       And God’s love and attention towards his people

But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

·       Faith in who God is, not what He gives us

·       Faith deeper than God + our agenda

·       Relationship with our Father in Heaven where He is enough just for who He is.

Our solution: Another in the Fire

“And should I ever need reminding,
of how I’ve been set free
There is a cross that bears the burden
where another died for me”

We might not be saved from but we are always saved through

3 P’s of Furnaces:
- Prepare
- Produce
- Purpose