Walking With God in the Dark
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Walking With God in the Dark
Finding Light When the Path is Unclear Outback Faith - Message 1 ✦ Pastor Peter Possum Year 12 Art - Christian Perspectives
WALT - We Are Learning To
Understand the difference between spiritual activity and spiritual intimacy Explore biblical foundations for private fellowship with God Analyze how modern distractions affect our spiritual walk Apply principles for developing deeper relationship with God
Primary Text - Exodus 33:14
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. - King James Version
Core Truth
The strength of the Christian life is not built in public view... ...but in private fellowship with God Like the possum that thrives in hidden places True spiritual power comes from secret communion
Part 1: Awareness - The Life That Looks Right
Moses was leading a nation Carrying great responsibility Speaking with divine authority Yet something was missing...
Activity vs. Intimacy
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The Outward Can Deceive
1 Samuel 16:7 - 'man looketh on the outward appearance' Others may see: faithfulness, commitment, strength But God sees: the heart, the motives, the closeness External activity doesn't guarantee internal intimacy
Self-Assessment Activity
Rate yourself (1-10) in these areas: Time spent in private prayer daily Sense of God's presence in daily life Joy in reading Scripture alone Stillness and listening to God
The Modern Possum Problem
Always moving, always active, yet hidden Church active but spiritually dry Ministry involved but relationally distant Motion without communion Like the possum - busy but unseen
Discussion Question
Moses refused to continue without God's presence (Exodus 33:15) If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence What would you refuse to do without God's presence?
Part 2: Diagnosis - Why Presence is Missing
The neglect of the secret place Performance has replaced presence Hidden sin has not been dealt with The refusal to be still
The Neglected Secret Place
Matthew 6:6 - 'enter into thy closet' Noise replaces stillness Media replaces meditation Busyness replaces prayer No secret place = no spiritual power