June 07, 2026 | Zach Schlegel
Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Imagine yourself in the driver’s seat during a massive snowstorm? How would you feel? You would probably have adrenaline racing through your body as you white knuckle the steering wheel. You are praying every mile that you drive. Now imagine that you’ve made it home, and you are safe, warm, and calm. Where are your prayers now?
It is human nature to be earnest in prayer when there is danger and sadly, to have spiritual forgetfulness when life is going well with no danger. This is where the children of Israel were. They were on the brink of entering the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for forty years. Moses was reminding them how the Lord had taken care of them. He was challenging them to trust the Lord as they entered the land that God was giving them. How could they avoid drifting from God? How can we?
Sermon Outline
1. Look back - Remember the lessons of the wilderness. vs. 1-5
2. Look forward - Give thanks for God’s faithful provision. Vs. 6-10
3. Look In - Beware the pitfall of pride. Vs. 11-20
