07-07-2025 part 3: When God Finishes Speaking, Go Home and Trust

Title: When God Finishes Speaking, Go Home and Trust

Section 1 The segment opens with humor, trivia, and live interaction with listeners, creating a lively yet spiritually intentional tone. Dr. Dave poses a trick trivia question from Mark 2:14 and receives a correct answer from a listener named Shell, who also shares a personal prayer request. Shell reveals an upcoming knee replacement surgery and the unexpected financial burden it carries. While expressing some frustration, he also demonstrates great faith in God's provision. Dave listens with compassion and prays earnestly for God's grace, provision, and healing over Shell. This moment beautifully blends Christian community, honesty in struggle, and faith-filled encouragement.

Section 2 Dave transitions into teaching from Genesis 17, focusing on a small but deeply meaningful verse—where God finishes His conversation with Abraham and departs. Dave draws a distinction between God's universal presence and His manifested presence, using the example to illustrate the spiritual truth that sometimes, after deep spiritual encounters, the right response is to “go home”—to return to normal life, rest, and carry the presence of God with us. He explains that not every moment needs to be spiritually intense or prolonged and that we should respect when the Lord has said what He’s going to say.

Section 3 Building on that, Dave highlights Abraham’s obedience immediately following God’s instruction. On the very same day, Abraham circumcises himself, Ishmael, and every male in his household, demonstrating swift and complete obedience. Dave connects this physical act to the spiritual circumcision of the heart, which applies to all believers. The key theme is allowing God to remove the excess flesh from our lives—those worldly, sinful patterns that hinder spiritual growth. Just as Abraham responded without delay, so should we be responsive when God gives direction. It’s not about understanding everything but about trusting the one who does—and living out our faith with courage, humility, and action.