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A Shelter in The Time of Storms

A Shelter in The Time of Storms. Psalm 61:1-8. 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. The Problem (v. 1). Not certain of the occasion

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A Shelter in The Time of Storms

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  1. A Shelter in The Time of Storms Psalm 61:1-8

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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?

  5. The Problem (v. 1) • Our problems • As severe as David’s? • As severe as Job’s? • We can handle them

  6. 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?”

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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?”

  12. Conclusion • How are you doing? • Are you walking with God daily?

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