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Finding God In Silence

Finding God In Silence. Psalm 46:1-11. Introduction . Ever want to hide? Crawl in a hole and pull the dirt in? Overwhelmed by problems? Bible helps us in these times Hope for the future Psalm for God’s people in troubled times. World Filled With Noise. Don’t have much silence

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Finding God In Silence

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  1. Finding God In Silence Psalm 46:1-11

  2. Introduction • Ever want to hide? • Crawl in a hole and pull the dirt in? • Overwhelmed by problems? • Bible helps us in these times • Hope for the future • Psalm for God’s people in troubled times

  3. World Filled With Noise • Don’t have much silence • Non-Quaker youth at a Quaker home • He told a joke to break the silence • Meals began with a silent prayer • Television on for noise

  4. World Filled With Noise • The noise of wickedness • Drowns out the peace of goodness • Called a “roar” (Isaiah 17:12, 13) • Distractions of worldliness • Constant noise of worldliness • Chokes out God silence (Luke 8:14) • Paul Simon’s song: “Sound of Silence”

  5. Need To Be Still • Silence viewed as cancer is ignored • Psalmist wrote: “Be still…” (46:10) • Found in a hymn celebrating triumph over trouble • God is with us • In the noise of life we miss what we learn in the silence

  6. Need To Be Still • Silence a part of the natural order • God silence for 400 years • Silent about the forty days • A natural rhythm of sound and silence • Last supper and then a quiet time in the garden • There He talked with His Father

  7. Need To Be Still • We are to “Be Still” • Stand in awe of God (Psalm 76:7-9) • Silent before Him (Habakkuk 2:14-20) • Silent in obedience (Psalm 4:4) • Must not darken by words (Job 35:16) • Do not oppose Him (Acts 5:39) • Cultivate quiet submission (James 4:7)

  8. Things Found In Silence • Silence reflects confidence • Loud and boisterous attitude covers for a lack of confidence • Takes faith to be still in midst of turmoil • “Cease striving” could be translated “Relax” or “be still” • To be still is an act of faith

  9. Things Found In Silence • Peace in silence • Jesus knew of man’s tendency to be fearful (John 14:1, 27) • God stills the raging sea (Psalm 89:9; Mark 4:39)

  10. Things Found In Silence • Victory in silence • Unexpected advice: “Be still” • Not a normal response to onset of battle • Relax because of what we know, not how we feel • Knowing God is better than knowing the outcome (Psalm 100:3-5)

  11. Things Found In Silence • God is exalted in silence • He showed His greatness in delivering His people • God will be exalted whether we are still or not (1 Chronicles 29:11)

  12. Conclusion • How are you dealing with troubles? • Learn to “be still”

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