The Christian's Journey #14

Introduction: The Lord has a way of bringing us to a place of rest where we can find restoration, reviving, renewal, and new strength. He provides the essential elements to our spirit and our soul.

Elim

Text: "I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living." Psalms 27:13

1. The Account:
• Exodus 15:27
• Numbers 33:9
2. The Details:
• Elim means strong trees
• This was the 2nd encampment after the Red Sea crossing
• Elim had 12 wells of water (natural springs) and 70 palm trees
• Israel may have remained here for 2 1/2 months.
• Elim was a place of abundant water and pasture
• Today, "a few palms remain dwarfs and trunkless, gnarled tamarisks and acacias, the sole relics of the grove that once flourished on this oasis."
3. The Application: - The goodness of the Lord. . .!
• satisfies (Psalms107:9)
• rejoices (2 Chronicles 6:41c)
• leads to repentance (Romans 2:4b)
• constrains (2 Corinthians 5:14b)
• prevents (Psalms 21:3a)
4. The Recommendations: - God's goodness in your own life: (Psalm 31:19, 52:1, 65:4, 68:10, 107:8, 15, 21, 31; Exodus 33:19, 34:6)

Write down some of the Lord's goodness to you in your life. . .

Conclusion: When you go through the Red Sea in your life, remember that the Lord will also bring you to an Elim. Here you can renew your strength. But remember you will not be there for long. Our journey is not done. Elim is not our destination, only a restful point along the way.

GB Essie