Go to Grow - April 28, 2024

Go to Grow with Mrs. Stephanie Alexander

- Elijah, a prominent prophet in the Old Testament, known for his boldness and faithfulness to God.

- Experienced four significant mountaintop encounters showcasing God's power: Mount Carmel, Mount Sinai/Horeb, Mount Tabor (implied), and a hill experience.

- Elijah's authority derived from obedience to God rather than inherent abilities.

- His valley experiences preceded mountaintop encounters, symbolizing preparation and testing.

- God's provision and guidance evident in Elijah's journey, emphasizing obedience and detachment from harmful influences for growth.

**Leaving and Growing:**

- God often calls believers to leave behind familiar comforts for growth.

- Ephesians 4:22-24 emphasizes transformation and renewal.

- Baptism symbolizes death to the old self and new life in Christ.

- Leaving may involve letting go of habits, environments, or dreams not aligned with God's will.

- Growth often lies outside comfort zones.

- Moving past hurts and forgiving are essential for growth.

**God's Call to Go and Turn East:**

- God instructs Elijah to go and turn East, indicating direction and purpose.

- Turning East symbolizes God's presence and return.

- Separation from old habits and relationships may be necessary.

- Trusting God's guidance leads to new opportunities.

- Turning toward God brings transformation and deliverance.

- God walks with believers through obedience.

**God's Call to Hide:**

- God's hiding prepares and protects His servants.

- Elijah's desert hiding illustrates spiritual growth.

- Hiding leads to transformation and new opportunities.

- Psalm 32:7 describes God as a Hiding Place.

- Refuge in God's presence offers security.

**Promises and Provision in the Hiding**

- God's promises remain in hiding.

- Examples include protection, provision, and victory.

- God's provision in hiding is tailored to each individual.

- The speaker shares a personal testimony of God's provision.

- Encourages recognizing God's provision in unconventional ways.

**Key Themes:**

- Obedience to God's commands.

- Spiritual growth through trials and separation.

- God's provision and protection.

- Listening to God's voice amidst chaos.

- Faithfulness in opposition.

- Sacrifice and surrender for growth.

- Transformation and renewal.

- Letting go for spiritual growth.

- Embracing discomfort for obedience.

- Forgiveness and healing for growth.

- Specific guidance from God.

- Symbolism of turning East.

- Separation for spiritual growth.

- Trust in God's provision.

- Transformation through obedience.

- Purposeful hiding for growth.

- Personal growth in isolation.

- God's protection in hiding.

- God as a Hiding Place.

- Security in God's presence.

- God's unchanging promises.

- Tailored provision in hiding.

- Personal testimonies of provision.

- Recognition of God's provision.

**Application:**

- Reflect on areas for growth and obedience in your life.

- Seek God's guidance amidst trials.

- Trust in God's provision and timing.

- Reflect on areas needing sacrifice for growth.

- Seek transformation in Christ.

- Let go of past hurts for spiritual progress.

- Reflect on God's guidance in your life.

- Consider sacrifices for spiritual growth.

- Trust God's direction for transformation.

- Anticipate God's promises in obedience.

- Embrace hiding for spiritual transformation.

- Seek refuge in God's presence.

- Trust God's protection and guidance.

- Trust God's promises in hiding.

- Recognize God's provision in unexpected ways.

- Share personal testimonies of God's faithfulness.

- Cultivate gratitude for God's provision.