Title: God’s Grace in Our Failures and Hardships

Text: Exodus 2:23-25; Hebrews 12:11

Éxodo 2:23–25 RVR60

Aconteció que después de muchos días murió el rey de Egipto, y los hijos de Israel gemían a causa de la servidumbre, y clamaron; y subió a Dios el clamor de ellos con motivo de su servidumbre. Y oyó Dios el gemido de ellos, y se acordó de su pacto con Abraham, Isaac y Jacob. Y miró Dios a los hijos de Israel, y los reconoció Dios.

Hebreos 12:11 RVR60

Es verdad que ninguna disciplina al presente parece ser causa de gozo, sino de tristeza; pero después da fruto apacible de justicia a los que en ella han sido ejercitados.

I. God’s Grace in Our Failures

    •    Example: Israel’s failure in Egypt – They had become comfortable in a foreign land, forgetting God’s promises.

    •    Our own failures – When we drift from God, He doesn’t abandon us but lovingly redirects us.

    •    Key Point: God doesn’t leave us in failure—He answers with grace and correction.

II. God’s Discipline Brings Growth

    •    Hebrews 12:11 – Chastening is painful, but it produces righteousness.

    •    Example: Israel’s oppression in Egypt – Their suffering made them cry out to God and long for the Promised Land.

    •    Our hardships – God allows trials to make us hunger for Him and His will.

    •    Key Point: God’s discipline is not about punishment, but preparation for something greater.

III. God’s Promises Give Us Hope

    •    Exodus 2:24-25 – God heard Israel’s cry and remembered His covenant.

    •    Application: When we cry out to God in our struggles, He is faithful to respond.

    •    Key Point: Every hardship is an opportunity to turn our eyes toward the greater promises of God.

Conclusion:

    •    Are you facing hardship? See it as God’s invitation to seek Him more.

    •    Are you discouraged by failure? Remember that God always answers with grace, not rejection.

    •    Trust that His discipline is preparing you for something greater!