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Finding Stability Amid Turmoil: The Fear of The Lord

In the days of Isaiah, Assyria threatened Judah, as seen in Isaiah 33:5-6. Natural disasters like the 2004 tsunami, hurricanes, and pandemics remind us of instability. These events lead to negativity, anxiety, and fear, but wisdom and knowledge bring certainty, contentment, joy, and peace. Trusting God provides salvation, strength, and conquering power, helping us navigate troubles. Those who fear the Lord seek wisdom, stand in adversity, and find boldness in Hebrews 13:6. Despite life's challenges, God promises strength, rest, light, grace, and unfailing love.

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Finding Stability Amid Turmoil: The Fear of The Lord

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  1. In the days of Isaiah, (700 B.C.), Assyria had taken Israel into captivity and was marching toward Judah. (cf. Is. 37) • Indeed - Judah was facing perilous times. • To whom would they turn for help? For security? For Deliverance? • Isaiah was sent to warn them not to put their trust in men – but in God . . . Isaiah 33:5-6 (NKJV) The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. [6] Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, And the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure.

  2. The tsunami that killed some 250,000 people in Southeast Asia in December of 2004 . . . • Hurricane Katrina with its devastating toll on the MS & LA Gulf Coast, killing 1,200 people . . . • Hurricane Rita –devastating the LA and TX gulf coast region. • An earthquake that took over 79,000 lives in South Asia. • Hurricane Wilma, at one time the most powerful storm ever measured in the Atlantic Basin, is stalking the Florida coast, • Experts are warning of a deadly avian flu pandemic . . . • Don’t forget about terrorism, the war, economic concerns, crime, worldliness, cancer, accidents, and the rest of the troubles from day to day, (Mat. 6:34)

  3. The Effects of Such Things • Instability & Confusion • Discouragement & Depression . . . • Murmuring & Complaining . . . • Negativity & Hopelessness . . . • Anxiety & Fear . . . • Steadiness & Certain • Contented & Confident, • Praising & Encouraging, • Optimistic & Hopeful, • Joy & Peace,

  4. Through wisdom & Knowledge: • Preventing one from falling into the pitfalls of life – Prov. 2:6-22; • Provides comfort & confidence in the times of turmoil – Prov. 3:21-26 • Provides for those who trust him – James 1:5-8

  5. Provides salvation : • Whom shall we fear? - Psalm 27:1,2; Mat 10:28 • We can find strength in the Lord - 28:8; Acts 14:22 • We are more than conquerors - Rom 8:31-39; • Where is our focus? Mat. 6; 2 Cor. 5:1,5-8

  6. The Key – The Fear of The Lord: • Strength is provided to all who fear & trust Him – Prov 1:7; 9:10; 19:23; 14:26,27 • Those who fear the Lord depart from evil – Prov. 16:16 • God accepts all who fear and obey Him – Act 10:34; Phili 2:12

  7. Why do MANY lack stability in their lives? • Because they lack wisdom, knowledge, and salvation . . . • Their full confidence is not in the Lord!!

  8. But Those Who Fear The Lord? • Seek wisdom & Knowledge – • They seek to strengthen their faith!! • Stand in the day of adversity!!!!

  9. Hebrews 13:6 (NKJV) So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

  10. God has not promised, Skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways, All our lives through; God has not promised, Sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain. . . .

  11. But God has promised, Strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for the way; Yes, God has promised, Grace for the trials, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy, and undying love. (UNKNOWN)

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