Moses and the Presence of God: Following the Cloud

Moses and the Presence of God: Following the Cloud

From Restored Church by Restored Church San Diego

March 16, 2026

About this episode

This episode explores the theme of trust in God through the journey of the Israelites after leaving Egypt, emphasizing both miraculous events and daily faithfulness.

What is trust, and what happens when yours has been shaken? In this message from Exodus 13-17, Grant Clark follows the Israelites through their journey after leaving Egypt. They see the Red Sea parted, follow pillars of cloud and fire, and experience God's provision in incredible ways. But when new challenges come, their confidence fades quickly. It's a pattern most of us know well. This sermon is an invitation to see that God is both greater than we can imagine and closer than we could hope, and that real faith is built not only in the big moments, but in the ordinary, daily act of trusting Him with what's right in front of you. BIG MIRACLES and ORDINARY OBEDIENCE Trust “is confidence born from experience.” God is both greater than we can imagine, and closer than we could hope. Pictures of the Pillar of Cloud and Fire “Even though they left “in battle formation”, this does not mean they were ready to fight.” - Tony Merida “The most accurate test of your faith is not how you respond when miracles happen, but how you respond when they don’t.” - JD Greear "Follow me" - Jesus “In the old covenant God faithfully remained with His people, accompanying them in the tabernacle and the…

People in this episode

Host: Grant Clark

Topics covered

  • trust
  • faith
  • God's presence
  • miracles
  • obedience
  • Israelites' journey
  • spiritual growth

Keywords

  • trust
  • faith
  • God
  • miracles
  • Israelites
  • Exodus
  • obedience
  • spirituality
  • presence of God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Restored Church San Diego

Books & works: Exodus 13-17

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