1 Samuel 14:16-23 – 16 Saul’s lookouts in Gibeah of Benjamin saw a strange sight – the vast army of Philistines began to melt away in every direction. 17 “Call the roll and find out who’s missing,” Saul ordered. And when they checked, they found that Jonathan and his armor bearer were gone. 18 Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here!” For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod in front of the Israelites. 19 But while Saul was talking to the priest, the confusion in the Philistine camp grew louder and louder. So Saul said to the priest, “Never mind; let’s get going!” 20 Then Saul and all his men rushed out to the battle and found the Philistines killing each other. There was terrible confusion everywhere. 21 Even the Hebrews who had previously gone over to the Philistine army revolted and joined in with Saul, Jonathan, and the rest of the Israelites.

22 Likewise, the men of Israel who were hiding in the hill country of Ephraim joined the chase when they saw the Philistines running away. 23 So the Lord saved Israel that day, and the battle continued to rage even beyond Beth-aven. (New Living Translation)

Igniting a Reaction

Observe ______________ is creating the ruckus

How do I know that I’m a person advancing and moving within the will of God?

1. You act within your own _____________________ and in ______________________ to God’s call

2. Your actions are in the _________________ for all to see and observe

3. You live a __________________________ life

Romans 12:2 – Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (New Living Translation)

Don’t let prayer be an excuse for _____________________

How can prayer be an obstacle in living a faith-life?

1. We can neglect to ___________________

2. We keep praying about things of which God has already ____________________

3. We can hide behind prayer while the moment needs __________________

List ways that you are using prayer as a way of resisting God’s will rather than as a way of accessing God’s will:

Join others who are moving in ______________________

God’s holy fire only descends upon prepared, obedient, and hungry hearts.