Move Before Your Miracle Discussion Guide
Summary
Pastor Fua delivered a powerful message titled 'Move Before the Miracle' based on Exodus 14:10-16, focusing on the story of Moses at the Red Sea. He emphasized that there comes a time when we must stop praying and start moving, even when we can't see the outcome. The pastor shared personal stories about learning to make Samoan keke pua (failing five times before succeeding) and laying carpet tiles with his daughter's help to illustrate the importance of perseverance. He stressed that God positions us to work for our miracles rather than doing everything for us, and that true faith requires action before we see results.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with open hearts and minds. We thank You for bringing us together as Your people. Lord, we ask that You would quiet the noise around us and help us to hear Your voice clearly. Open our hearts to receive what You want to teach us today through Your Word and through our time together. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with each other as we discuss how You want us to move forward in faith. We surrender our expectations and ask that Your will be done in our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
What's something you've had to try multiple times before you finally succeeded at it? How did you feel when you finally got it right?
Key Verses
Exodus 14:10-16
Exodus 4:2
John 6:9-11
Matthew 5:14
Questions
What 'noise' or negative voices in your life are currently keeping you from moving forward in faith?
Pastor Fua mentioned that Moses had to act before God parted the Red Sea. Can you think of a time when you had to step out in faith before seeing God's provision?
What gifts, talents, or resources do you currently have 'in your hand' that you might be overlooking or undervaluing?
How can we make our faith more visible to others in our daily lives, like Moses raising his staff publicly?
Why do you think God often leads us 'through the middle' of our challenges rather than around them?
What does it mean to 'declare your faith' in practical terms for your current situation?
Pastor Fua shared about failing five times before succeeding with the keke pua. How do you typically respond when you face repeated failures?
What 'Red Sea' are you currently facing that requires you to move through rather than around it?
Life Application
This week, identify one area where you've been waiting for God to move before you take action. Choose one practical step you can take to 'move before the miracle' - whether it's using a gift you've been hesitant to share, having a difficult conversation you've been avoiding, or taking a step toward a goal despite uncertainty. Commit to taking that step this week, even if you can't see the full outcome yet.
Key Takeaways
There is a time to pray and a time to move - faith requires action even when we can't see the outcome
We must learn to ignore the negative voices and noise that tell us we're not good enough or capable enough
God wants us to use what's already in our hands rather than waiting for something better or different
Declaring our faith means making our trust in God visible through our actions and obedience
God often leads us through the middle of our challenges rather than around them because that's where transformation happens
Ending Prayer
Father God, thank You for this time of discussion and reflection. We pray that You would give us the courage to move forward in faith, even when we can't see the full picture. Help us to ignore the negative voices that try to hold us back and instead listen to Your voice calling us forward. Show us how to use the gifts and resources You've already placed in our hands for Your glory. Give us boldness to declare our faith publicly through our actions and words. As we face the 'Red Seas' in our lives, help us to trust that You will make a way as we step forward in obedience. We commit to moving before we see the miracle, knowing that You are faithful. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.