The Importance of 40 in the Bible October 4, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

<p>The Importance of 40 in the Bible October 4, 2026 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray</p><p>💝 Supporting Our Ministry<br>Your generous giving helps us serve the Red Hook community and beyond. Every contribution supports our worship services, community outreach, and mission to spread the love of Jesus Christ.<br><a href="https://rogcc.com/give" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://rogcc.com/give</a></p><p>In this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray teaches on the importance of 40 in the Bible and how God uses wilderness seasons to humble us, test what is in our hearts, teach us His Word, and prepare us for what comes next. From Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness to Jesus’ 40 days of fasting, he reminds us that God is leading us even when the journey is difficult.</p><p>Pastor Donald Gray also teaches that after 40 comes 41—a picture of moving out of preparation and into power, purpose, and a new chapter. He challenges believers to surrender fully to God, receive the Holy Spirit, know what God has placed within them, and walk in the power God has given them.</p><p>Key Reminders from This Message<br>• We are moved by what God says, not by what we see<br>• Man lives by every word that proceeds from God<br>• God uses the wilderness to humble, test, and teach us<br>• God is leading you even when you cannot see Him<br>• God brings you out of something to bring you into something<br>• After 40 comes 41<br>• Jesus came out of the wilderness in the power of the Spirit<br>• Moses came down from the mountain carrying God’s glory<br>• Israel had to leave the wilderness and enter the promised land<br>• God is calling you into a new chapter<br>• Receive the Holy Spirit and seek to know Him<br>• Test what God has placed in you by using it<br>• Do not measure success by numbers; look for the power of God<br>• Surrender to God and be a doer of His Word</p><p>📖 Scripture Covered<br>• Luke 4:1–4, 18<br>• Deuteronomy 8:1–8<br>• Genesis 3<br>• Joshua 1:2<br>• John 1:14<br>• John 14:3<br>• 1 Kings 19<br>• Acts 3<br>• Hebrews 10:25<br>• James 1:22</p><p>🙌 Like, Share &amp; Subscribe<br>Help spread this message by liking, sharing, and subscribing.</p><p>🔔 Stay Updated<br>Tap the bell icon for new sermons and teachings.</p><p>📺 YouTube: River of God Christian Center<br>🌐 Website: <a href="https://rogcc.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://rogcc.com</a> | <a href="https://riverofgodchristiancenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopene