Summary of "How to Find, Follow, and Fulfill God's Will: Episode 13"

Central thesis

The speaker uses Moses’ story (Exodus) and personal testimony to make this central point: finding God’s will is only the first step — you must continually remain submitted to God, receive His authority, and then act in that authority rather than only pleading for intervention. Growth is a repeated cycle of yielding, correction, receiving power, and then stepping out to use that authority. Failure to both remain yielded and to properly exercise God-given authority leads to delay or loss of blessing (illustrated by Moses’ 40 years and later punishment for striking the rock).

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7, used to justify active spiritual resistance)

The growth cycle (summary)

Yield to God (humility and surrender)
Receive correction and refinement
Be granted authority or power through encounter
Act decisively and obediently in that authority
Repeat — spiritual growth is cyclical, not one-time

Practical principles and tips

Continual submission and humility
- Make surrender a repeated posture, not a one-time decision.
- When you discover your calling, keep yielding to God’s timing and methods rather than reverting to self-will.
Move from dependence to action when empowered
- There are seasons for prayer and seeking God, and seasons to stand and act once God empowers you.
- When God gives authority or a confirmed provision, use it — don’t only beg for what you’ve already been told to do.
Use the authority you’ve been given
- Speak and act in the name and authority God has provided (illustrated by Moses’ “rod of God”).
- Actively resist the enemy rather than waiting passively.
Expect and navigate oscillation
- Spiritual growth is not linear: you will alternate between overconfidence (self-will) and underconfidence (feeling worthless).
- When you fall into an extreme, confess and return to a balanced, yielded reliance on God.
Proclaiming faith and decisive speech
- Use bold, faith-filled declarations to stabilize others and break fear (Moses’ confident proclamation stopped rebellion).
- Speak the outcome God has promised rather than only recounting current threats.
Be willing to risk and obey
- Obedience may require uncomfortable or risky acts (symbolized by Moses picking up the serpent by the tail).
- Don’t substitute dramatic, self-directed methods for the specific word God gave (e.g., God said speak to the rock the second time, but Moses struck it).
Learn from failure and accept correction
- Misuse of authority or reversion to self-will has consequences (Moses barred from the Promised Land).
- Use setbacks as correction, not as final defeat.
Practical spiritual tactics for crises
- In a crisis, after prayer and seeking God, take the authority to rebuke the problem (poverty, fear, oppression) rather than only beseeching God to act.
- Agree with others in faith and be open to practical provision (the speaker prayed with a minister and received help).

Scriptural and symbolic references used

Moses’ life and ministry: Exodus 2, 4, 14 (rod/serpent, parting the sea)
Genesis 15:13 (timing/prophecy)
James 4:7 (submit to God, resist the devil)
John 15–16 (ask in Jesus’ name / use of God’s name)
1 Corinthians 10 (rock symbolism — Christ)

Personal example

The speaker recounts a financial crisis soon after marriage: instead of only begging God, he used authoritative speech against poverty, and God provided through an unexpected gift.
Later, after prayer with Jack Taylor, a large donation was received — reinforcing the teaching that one must both yield and act in God-given authority.

Takeaway / Actionable summary

Find God’s will.
Yield continually to Him (not just once).
Seek an encounter that confers authority or confirmation.
Act decisively and obediently in that authority.
Balance prayerful dependence with confident, obedient action when God provides power and direction.
Treat setbacks as correction and continue the cycle of yielding, receiving, and acting.

Presenters / sources

Andrew (host) — Andrew Wommack (program host)
Jack Taylor (preacher mentioned)
Channels / ministries referenced: Andrew Wommack Ministries, Charis Bible College, Gospel Truth Network channel, Carrie Picket channel (captioned), Barry Bennett channel