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Discover the powerful examples of biblical leaders like Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Job, Jonah, and Paul, who experienced moments of despair and doubt yet relied on God's strength. In Acts 18:1-11, we learn how these figures faced immense challenges, from Moses' desperation to Elijah's fear, yet found renewal through faith. Dive into their stories and understand how you can tap into a spiritual second wind during your own struggles. No matter the obstacle, remember that with God's power, you can overcome your trials and continue your journey.
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A SPIRITUAL SECOND WIND ACTS 18:1-11
EXAMPLES • MOSES • GREATEST LEADER. HAD GOD’S POWER ON HIS LIFE. • NUMBERS 11:15 HE SAID TO GOD, “IF THOU DEAL THUS WITH ME, KILL ME, I PRAY THEE!”
JOSHUA • GREATEST GENERAL • TO LEAD ISRAEL INTO THE PROMISED LAND • JOSHUA 7:7 – “WOULD TO GOD WE HAD BEEN CONTENT AND DWELT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF JORDAN. • HE FELT LIKE QUITTING! HE GOT OVER IT.
ELIJAH • GREATEST PROPHET OF OLD TESTAMENT • CHALLENGE THE IDOLATRY OF HIS DAY. • CALLED FIRE DOWN FROM HEAVEN • I KINGS 19:4 – HE REQUESTED FOR HIMSELF THAT HE MIGHT DIE. O LORD, TAKE AWAY MY LIFE!
JOB • WE TALK ABOUT HIS PATIENCE AND FAITH • GREAT BEGINNING AND A GREAT ENDING • HE WISHED HE HAD NOT BEEN BORN • JOB 3:3 – LET THE DAY PERISH IN WHICH I WAS BORN!
JONAH • HE WANTED GOD TO KILL HIM, AND WAS SIRITUALLY DEPRESSED AND NOT EVEN HAPPY FOR ALL THE SOULS THAT JUST GOT SAVED IN NINEVEH!
PAUL • 1 COR. 2:3 – “I WAS WITH YOU IN WEAKNESS AND IN FEAR, AND IN MUCH TREMBLING” • HE WAS FATIGUED • HE WAS ALONE • STRESSED (VERSE 5) • HAD A SENSE OF FAILURE • 2 COR. 12:11 – HE DIDN’T QUIT, HE CONTINUED! WHY? BECAUSE GOD TOLD HIM IN VERSE 9 AND 10: “IT’S TOO SOON TO QUIT!”.