I’m Gonna Stay Right Here Until I Get There

Summary: The sermon drew from Exodus 3:7-8, where God declared that He had seen the affliction of His people, heard their cry, and was coming down to deliver them and bring them into a good and large land. Using the life of Moses as a backdrop, the message reminded us that God's process is rarely instant but always purposeful. Moses spent 40 years as a prince, 40 years in Midian learning to lead, and then 40 years leading God's people — yet every season was preparation for the next. The central call of the message was one of steadfast commitment: no matter how long the journey, no matter how hard the road, we must resolve in our hearts to stay with God, stay in the church, and stay on the right path until we arrive at the place God has prepared for us.

Takeaways:

God's process takes time, but it is never wasted. Moses did not step into his divine assignment until he was 80 years old. What looks like a delay in your life may be God grooming you, positioning you, and preparing you for something greater than you can currently see. Trust the process and do not despise the season you are in.

The battle is in the mind, and praise is one of your most powerful weapons. The enemy's primary strategy is to discourage you, make the world look appealing again, and cause you to feel insufficient for the work God has called you to. Do not wait until you feel like praising God. Begin to praise Him, and the joy will follow. As the message declared, give God glory so the Spirit can hit you, not the other way around.

Staying right where God has you is not passive — it is a decision. The safest place on earth is in the will of God. When the enemy whispers that things would be better somewhere else, in another church, or outside of God's standards, resist him. Submit yourself to God, resist the devil, and he will flee. Commit to holding on with what was called a bulldog tenacity, knowing that after a while, the clouds will pass and the sun will shine again.

Bishop Arnold G. Ford Sr.