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A Shelter in The Time of Storms Psalm 61:1-8
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Introduction When problems arise Universal (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) “Take it out on the Lord?” How should we cope? Ask a worldly person? Look at David’s solution
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The Problem (v. 1) Not certain of the occasion Being hunted by Saul? (1 Samuel 18:10) Absalom’s rebellion? (2 Samuel 15) Probably worse than what we face
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The Problem (v. 1) Severe “Cried” unto the Lord Severe emotional praying Overwhelmed by grief Cried from the end of the earth Cut off from Jerusalem?
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The Problem (v. 1) Our problems As severe as David’s? As severe as Job’s? We can handle them
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Solution (vv. 2, 3) Where to we go for help? Drugs and alcohol Professionals may help some “Where Could I Go But To The Lord?”
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Solution (vv. 2, 3) Prayer God’s heart is open to His own (v. 2; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Peter 3:12) Draws us closer (James 2:1-4, 12) “Does Jesus Care?” (Philippians 4:6; 1 Peter 5:7)
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Solution (vv. 2, 3) Expected help from God Excellent “track record” Delivered from a lion, Goliath, etc. Delivered Peter (Acts 12:11) He will deliver us (2 Corinthians 12:9, 10)
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Solution (vv. 2, 3) Have a proper concept of God “Rock That Is Higher Than I” (v. 3) A shelter from the storms of life (Matthew 11:28-30) A strong tower, a place of protection
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Trust In God (vv. 4-8) His ability Provide safe dwelling (vv. 4-6) Refuge Constant Make him abide forever (vv. 7, 8) Pay his vows everyday
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Trust In God (vv. 4-8) How dependable are we? Is yours a “fire escape religion?” Do we cling to “the rock?” “Safe In The Arms of Jesus?”
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Conclusion How are you doing? Are you walking with God daily?
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