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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We learned that what we consume matters because what we feed can grow. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. Hearing the Word is not enough. The Word must enter our hearts and transform our lives. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is happening inside us will eventually find expression through our words, attitudes, decisions and actions. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Because something is always being produced by our lives. The question is not whether your life is producing something. The question is: WH...
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HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 13 FINAL LAP: THE GREAT INVITATION – COME WITH US

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY
PART 13 FINAL LAP: THE GREAT INVITATION – COME WITH US



Numbers 10:29-32

Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.”

But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.”

Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.”


Welcome to part 13 of the final lap of our Series, Hobab: Partnership, Collaboration, and Guide for the Journey.

Previously, we learned that the Gospel must be lived, not just spoken. Moses' life validated his invitation to Hobab—just as our lives should reflect the Christ we preach, making it easier for others to believe.


In Numbers 10:29, Moses said to Hobab, "Come with us, and we will treat you well." This simple invitation mirrors the greatest invitation ever offered—Jesus calling us into rest, purpose, and eternal life. The journey of faith is never meant to be exclusive. It’s a table with room for more.


The Gospel is God’s invitation to every soul—regardless of background, baggage, or brokenness. Our calling is not just to accept this invitation for ourselves, but to extend it to others in every season of life.




Scripture Focus:

"Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.’" — Luke 14:23

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28



Life Application:

Moses’ invitation wasn’t passive—it was persuasive. In the same way, let’s make it a point to extend Jesus’ call with compassion and urgency. Whether in small acts of kindness or bold conversations, every believer is an ambassador of the Great Invitation.


The journey is ongoing, and God’s house still has room. You are not just a traveler—you’re a guide, a herald, a bridge for others to meet Jesus. Say it with your life, your love, and your lips: “Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has promised good things.”



REFLECTION:

Who do I need to invite into the journey of faith?

Am I actively opening the door of salvation through my words and actions?




Call to Action:

This week, reach out to someone with a gentle but clear invitation: to church, to prayer, to explore Jesus. Be the voice that says, “Come with us.”




PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for the invitation to walk with You. As I journey with You, help me extend that same invitation to those who are lost, lonely, or searching. Let me be a voice of love and hope, calling others home to You. Amen.




💬 Let’s Talk

Who in your life needs to hear “Come with us” right now?

Are you living in a way that makes the journey of faith inviting to others?

How will you carry the message of the Great Invitation beyond this devotional series?

Share your answers. Let's keep the connection alive.

Thank you!






🏁 Final Thought – The Journey Continues...

Though this is the final part of our Hobab Series, the mission doesn’t end here.

You are now equipped to walk, invite, guide, and honor others on this journey of faith.

Keep the invitation alive. Keep walking with purpose. There’s still room at the table.




Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)







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