8-16-26 Nehemiah 1:1-11, Rise and Rebuild| Dr. Leon Van Rooyen

Dr. Leon Van Rooyen

Take Flight Series

📖 In Exodus 19:1–6, Israel arrives at Mount Sinai after their miraculous deliverance from Egypt. Before God gives them direction, assignments, or promises concerning the future, He calls them into His presence. He reminds them of how He carried them "on eagles' wings" and brought them to Himself. Before they become a nation on mission, they must first understand their identity as God's treasured possession.

The world often teaches people to define themselves by what they do, what they accomplish, or what others think about them. God's way is different. He establishes identity before activity. Before He sends His people far, He draws them close. Before He entrusts them with responsibility, He teaches them who they are in relationship to Him. Waiting seasons can feel frustrating, but often they are sacred seasons of preparation where God forms character, deepens intimacy, and strengthens identity.

Join Dr. Leon Van Rooyen as he teaches Wings in the Waiting. In this message from the Take Flight Series, you will discover that waiting is not wasted time in God's kingdom. Seasons of delay often become seasons of preparation. God desires a people who know who they are before they focus on what they do. Through consecration, surrender, and intimacy with the Lord, believers are prepared for the assignments and opportunities that lie ahead.

Whether you are waiting for direction, praying for a breakthrough, or seeking clarity for the future, this message will encourage you to trust God's process. The Lord is not ignoring you in the waiting. He is preparing you. Before He sends you into greater purpose, He wants to draw you closer to Himself and establish your identity in Him.

At Praise Tabernacle, we are committed to preaching God's Word faithfully and helping people grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as we learn how God uses waiting seasons to prepare His people for greater things.

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