Pastor Steve Engstrand, dives into the story of Noah and the ark, discovering how what seemed like a plea for survival was actually a miraculous opportunity for thriving and glorifying God.
We’ll unpack the original meaning of SOS and introduce a new acronym, TOS—Thriving Over Surviving. Be encouraged to view challenges as opportunities for God’s miracles and learn practical steps to move towards His promises.
🗣️**Memorable Quotes:**
“Stop surviving and start thriving, church.”
“Jesus died so that you could thrive.”
“What’s on the other side of your Noah?”
🙌 *Main Takeaways:*
-Crawl, Walk, Run: Understand the developmental stages of your faith, starting with obedience to –God’s Word, and moving towards active participation in His miracles.
-Wrestle With God: Like Jacob, persist in your faith journey to receive God’s blessing and witness His presence in every challenge.
-God’s Presence: The true miracle isn’t just the outcome, but the assurance of God’s presence walking hand in hand with us through every trial and triumph.
📖 *Referenced Scriptures:*
Genesis 7:1-5 – Noah’s obedience and the ark.
John 10:10 (AMP) – “I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance.”
Romans 8:31-39 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Genesis 32 – Jacob’s wrestling with God.