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SGA Chapel - 10/31/2024 — 10/31/2024 10:00 AM

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Student Government Association. Speaking from Exodus 15:22-27, SGA Chaplain Trey Storr teaches that our sinfulness will one day be healed by Jehovah Rapha.

Notes

Trusting Yahweh Rofe, the God Who Heals

In Exodus 15, shortly after Israel’s liberation from Egypt, God reveals Himself as Yahweh Rofe—the Lord who heals. This moment comes as the Israelites, exhausted and fearful, find themselves without water in the wilderness. Moses, their leader, cries out to God, and in response, God provides sweet, drinkable water. Through this miraculous provision, God does more than satisfy a physical need; He reminds Israel of His faithfulness and healing power.

The journey of the Israelites teaches us the importance of trusting God’s character, especially in difficult circumstances. It’s often during these challenging times that our faith is tested. For Israel, the test came with their discomfort and desperation in the wilderness. Instead of turning to God in faith, the Israelites grumbled and complained, revealing their lingering distrust. Rather than joining in their complaints, Moses turned to God in prayer, modeling faith and dependence.

So often, we are quick to complain when faced with hardships, yet God calls us to turn to Him first. The Israelites’ grumbling reflects the human tendency to doubt, especially when God’s provision isn’t immediate or apparent. Like Israel, we too experience “wilderness seasons” where we’re called to trust in God’s provision and healing despite present discomfort.

God’s healing promise in Exodus 15 wasn’t just for physical ailments; it also pointed to the deeper, spiritual healing that only He can provide. Our brokenness and sin often leave us in need of spiritual restoration that we cannot achieve on our own. This is why Yahweh Rofe is so important: He heals not only our bodies but also our hearts and minds. However, His healing comes with an invitation to obedience and faith. While the Israelites struggled to keep God’s commandments, God still extended His promise of healing—a foreshadowing of the ultimate healing to come through Christ.

In our own lives, we should remember that the first step to healing begins with acknowledging our need and turning to God. We can trust Him to heal us from our sins and weaknesses, as Romans 8:23 reminds us, "we wait eagerly for adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.” Though we might struggle with the same sins or challenges for years, God’s promise remains. He has already provided for our spiritual healing through Jesus, and He continues to offer hope and restoration for all who seek Him.

Action Steps:

  1. Turn to God First: In moments of discomfort or hardship, resist the urge to complain. Instead, bring your needs to God in prayer.
  2. Reflect on God’s Faithfulness: Remember how God has provided for you in the past. Reflect on Exodus 15 and consider how God’s healing is evident in your life.
  3. Seek Spiritual Healing: Recognize areas in your life that need God’s healing touch. Confess your need for Him, trust in His promise, and embrace the hope we have in Christ.
  4. Yahweh Rofe is the God who heals. He is faithful to provide, and He is near to those who call upon Him in faith.

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