Life wasn’t supposed to be this way. KJV. KJV. The primary emphasis of this psalm is not on trying to guess when and where storms will come, but to always realize that God is our only true, safe place. Does he really care? I mean think about it. As I was studying this week, I thought of our experience that day because the terrifying truth is that many times life is like what we went through on the Needwood trail. God had demonstrated His power to deliver them from four hundred years of bondage and brought them out of Egypt the land of slavery and oppression. < A young child or infant has unexpectedly died. He wants you to experience the peace of His constant presence. KJV, We may say, “I am too tired.”  God says, “I will give you rest.”, Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. How would you cope? Others are local - cancer, divorce, bankruptcy, or the death of a loved one. Watch Queue Queue All they could see was the grave. If you want to flourish in life, you’ve got to believe the best about God and cultivate your trust in him. Donne concluded that his best course was to cultivate a proper fear of the Lord, for that fear can supplant all others. wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? This is a crisis unlike anything recent generations have ever experienced. I wondered, “Can our guys do it? God has given us the spirit of love to love those who are misusing us and taking advantage of our adversity. Famine is not really a problem because God can supply our needs according to His riches in glory. Trusting God Strategy #2: Run To The Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time … Well, when we talk about the omnipresence of God, we’re not using the hyperbolic language of a sportscaster. So they’d blow up a huge section of rock and then the Igarot people would move it piece by piece-by hand. I knew the outcome. Website design and development by Red Letter Design. ", < Adolescents are obsessed with finding "the one.". God in Times of Crisis. It was Julius Caesar who said that “no one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” Fear can even be positive if this leads us to God. KJV. We want to know why the righteous suffer. What little we earn is go before we receive it. And there are a lot of times that we don’t understand why God allows certain things to happen. You and I can still cease striving, even if you don’t know HOW something is going to turn out-because we CAN know WHO is going to work it out. I remember back in 1991 our youth Senior Varsity basketball team was having a great season. She is a refuge for her children. I had no problem with stomach acid. All of us are familiar with these two words because when we were children our moms were constantly using them on us. When we look to our faith and depend upon the Lord, He’ll strengthen our will. What we need to understand is that fear and faith cannot dwell in the same heart; if we trust God, there is no need to fear what life may throw at us because God’s got our back. Sometimes He would take an entire day and an entire night, grab a couple of disciples, and retreat to a safe place—a boat, the far side of a mountain, or a secluded spot in the desert. KJV, We may say, “Nobody really loves me.”  God says, “I love you.”, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Experiencing God in Times of Crisis From the series Finding God When You Need Him Most Crises are a part of life. < And few things put a smile on an elderly person's face like the appearance of grandchildren or a lifelong friend. People are losing their jobs. Put down your ‘sword and shield.’ Step aside and acknowledge that I am the one and only victorious God.” This is what God told Jehoshaphat as the armies of all those “ites” came his way. Well our Lord modeled this practice of taking “time-out” from the struggles of life to find refuge under God’s wings. We have to learn to trust God with change.. Throughout the Bible, people faced calamity, fear, anxiety, and doubt. One of the most beautiful word pictures of this comforting truth is found in Psalm 91:4 where it says, “God will shield you with His wings.” Now, I know most of you have never spent much time on a farm but maybe you saw a chicken documentary on Animal Planet. Updated: Mar 29 at noon. Well the truth of the matter is that many times you and I are just as foolish as these Igarot tribesmen. God does not promise to remove suffering from our lives, but He does promise His presence in the midst of our suffering. God has shown himself to be the God who hears and answers in the time of crisis. is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real. Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. God has shown himself to be the God who hears and answers in the time of crisis. Well, God meets our inborn need for constant companionship because He is always with us. 11 – The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Published: Mar 27 at 2:50 p.m. Just as God saw Leah in her crisis (29:31). I have seen wicked and ruthless people flourishing like a tree in its native soil. And this is a wonderful truth to claim for our own because nothing saps our energy like a crisis. When we look to our faith and depend upon the Lord, He’ll strengthen our mind. GUEST SERMON: Trusting God during a difficult time. Trusting God in Times of Crisis. God is literally everywhere. And, as they crested the hill and looked down on the enemy camp, all they saw were dead bodies. < Middle-aged adults love to go out to dinner together. In order for us to see God working in our lives we must not afraid of life circumstances. Is God indifferent to our condition? Trusting God starts with not leaning on my own understanding and trusting God with ALL my heart. What made it possible for me to “RELAX…to CEASE STRIVING” as I watched the game this time? In fact they take up only two words. Remember? Published: Mar 27 at 2:50 p.m. Perhaps a specific coronavirus sermon will inspire and equip you as you seek to speak the Word of God in this unprecedented time. We can relax because God doesn’t leave us on our own when life goes in the ditch. You see, the Old Testament records that in ancient Middle Eastern times, they lived by a rudimentary form of justice that called for the services of someone who was known as “a blood avenger.” If a member of your family was killed, your relatives would call a meeting and appoint someone to fulfill this role-and their task was as gruesome as their job title sounded., because as a representative of the family of the victim, the blood avenger was to track down the killer and end his or her life. He is the living God who wants us to turn to him, to wrestle with him, in our time of crisis. Their fear distorted their view and they could not see God working in their situation. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? God is right there with us. I mean there was no way that he could have even hoped to win the battle that was about to come-not with his tiny, ill-equipped army. Others are local - cancer, divorce, bankruptcy, or the death of a loved one. 8 – Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations He has brought on the earth. I told you last week that the book of Psalms has been compared to a “spiritual medicine cabinet” which we can open to find a remedy for any issue in life. Ask yourself, what do I fear more-whose power do I respect more-the power of our loving God or the power of crisis? He started playing both DEFENSE (corner back) and OFFENSE (Wide receiver), frequently logging over one hundred plays in the same game. For what it is worth, I think that is a wonderful idea. How is it that God delivered them from four hundred years of bondage and the hands of Pharaoh could make the statement, “… For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness…?”  They could not see God in the mist of their crisis. KJV, We may say, “I cannot afford to.” God Says, “I will supply all your needs.”, Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. < Unexpectedly a husband has abandoned his wife or vice versa. And then the second thing this Psalm says we can KNOW about God is that…. We have a choice of allowing fear to dominate our lives or to trust God and walk in faith. is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing … God says-when tough, terrifying times come, you and I must: “BE STILL.”. Now, sometimes a psalm is structured so it’s theme is in the first verse. In that place of shelter, our Lord would restore His strength, and sense of purpose, and get ready to go back into the world, working with all His might to claim it for the Father’s love. He speaks honestly about how secularism has no answer for the fear and anxiety produced by the coronavirus crisis. in times of crisis. Everything makes sense in our understanding of a shepherd leading his flock to green grass and calm waters. PROPOSITION – ‘Live one day at a time’, trusting God. They responded like most of us do. They were there not because Moses had mislead them but this was the place where God had guided them. wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? This is a sermon about stillness. Prayer is powerful and effective, and if we are too busy panicking instead of praying, we forfeit our greatest strength. 5 Steps for Trusting in God’s Plan During Difficult Times We all face hardships in life, but we never have to walk through them alone. Now-to give you an illustration of this think back with me to the opening of the National Football League season back in 1996. Trusting God in Difficult Times. Well, as Hybels points out, these cities of refuge give us a picture of God’s heart because bound up in His nature and character is the desire to provide safety and refuge for people like you and me, especially in those times when we feel the crushing onset of crisis. He prayed. Updated: Mar 29 at noon. And he remembered Rachel in hers (30:22). Last Sunday he preached a sermon "How Faith Can Free Us From Fear" which streamed on YouTube. We may not see Him, but He sees us. God rarely indicates when a storm is coming. I became more and more nervous-because both teams were obviously very closely matched. But that is why so many Christians, instead of casting themselves on the Lord with a deep and quiet confidence in the midst of crisis, shake their fists in God's face and say "Where are you?" I mean-we can be “jogging” along the road of life, minding our own business when suddenly, without warning, the storm clouds of crisis come rolling in. In times of crisis sometimes we just need to stand still. This morning I want deal with that question. For they love to pray standing in KJV, We may say,  “I cannot forgive myself.” God Says “I forgive you.”, 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. It clearly illustrates the dependency of man on the greatness of God during times of trouble. The Guardian. When he heard this, Jehoshaphat led the people in a worship service and the next day he and his army went out to meet their enemy with the choir leading the way still singing God’s praises. Proverbs 27:1 says, “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth”. The 17th century poet and pastor, John Donne was a man who was well-acquainted with the storms of crisis. We are told: Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. He couldn’t believe his good fortune, so he quickly bought them, loaded them on an old borrowed truck, and hastily bumped and banged his way up the rutted new roadbed. CHASE HER UNTIL SHE CAN’T RUN ANOTHER STEP. We solve one problem and another comes along. He sees. All we could do was run as quickly as possible back up the trail-as we were constantly pelted by thousands of those little chunks of ice. Now as I watched this same game this second time, I wasn’t tense at all. But here’s the question: “Is it possible to experience God in the midst of that kind of catastrophe?” In this message, Chip explores how you can experience God … Vaughan Smith. Some are global - tsunamis, earthquakes, or terrorism. Well, the psalm I want us to focus on today is a great example of this kind of tragedy-driven psalm. We are going to die. Look at verse 10. These times of crisis in our lives are most likely not what we would’ve chosen for ourselves, but we can make a choice to use the manual God has given us in how to treat one another. Will we get out? 4 – There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. They had never seen a wheel and so they never even considered using it. 2 – Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. No, you can have all those things and still not be blessed if all you are doing is seeking what you want and not God. In looking at these scriptures many may question their faith in God. I knew we were going to win. The Rev. Christians-God may be calling you to respond as well: to commit yourself to trusting Him more….to follow His leading by joining this church. The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1) This morning let’s all ask ourselves, “Am I responding to the inevitable trials of life based on my feelings of fear or on what the Bible says we can KNOW about God?” “Am I standing on His promises or am I floundering on my feelings?” “Am I responding to the trustworthiness of God by placing my trust in Him?”If you are here this morning and are not a Christian then I challenge you to do just that-put your faith and trust in our trustworthy God. Then the four men would each grab a corner of the wheel barrow, grimace as they lifted it, then grunt and groan as they carried it on their shoulders to a ravine where the dirt was dumped. Psalm 23 describes what it looks like when God shows up for us: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Why did I respond differently? He hears. Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. Now-I admit-this was a crude judicial system but it worked. Well if you feel oppressed or weary or afraid-if you are grieving or anxious or disappointed or lonely or heartbroken-then hear this: Psalm 9:9 promises, “The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” And all you need to enter this refuge is to ask. Trusting God in Times of Crisis ‘Cease striving and know that I am God.’ Psalm 46:10 NASB ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ Psalm 46:10 KJV Trusting God in Times of Crisis. In times of crisis we need to remember the same God that delivered the children of Israel out of the hands of Pharaoh is the same God that can deliver you out of whatever you are facing. He says, “Be still-and KNOW that I am God.” In other words He reminds us that there is something we can KNOW, that will HELP US TO CEASE STRIVING AND RELAX when things get rough. In this psalm, He doesn’t just tell us to RELAX. EVANS SAISI. The world will say, “It’s impossible.”  But Jesus says: Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. KJV, We may say,  “Nobody really cares for me.” God Says “I care for you.”, 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Jim Main was their coach and it was so much fun to watch them play. Mountains are falling, earth is reeling. This is why…. They were walking by sight, not by faith, they “…lifted up their eyes…” and saw the Egyptian army coming. God is! She is their protection. In Hebrews 13:5 God promises, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” The Greek in this passage has five negatives and so literally it reads, “I will not, not leave thee; neither will I not, not forsake thee.” In other words, in this text God emphasizes over and over and over and over and over again that He will not forsake us. THEN KILL HER AND BRING US PROOF.’. And, that includes the experience of EXTREME crisis. We need to understand that F.E.A.R. Fear Not – Stand Still – Then we will see the presence of God. Let’s look at them together this morning. They could not see God working as long they were afraid and we will not see Him working in our crisis when we are afraid. The path of His choosing is the only one that leads to true happiness, Isn't this a wonderful promise "...those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. Being a minister has allowed me to see this in the lives of people over and over again. Well, what would YOU do if something like this happened? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. When Dallas got the ball back, he suddenly became a deep threat for a long pass from quarterback Troy Aikman. When there is no fear you can feel the presences of God in the time of crisis. Jeremiah 17:7-8 tells us, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. My first tendency is to do just the opposite-defend myself or counter attack in some way-or run-like Daniel and I did that day on the jogging trail-but never simply BE STILL. There was no place we could go for refuge-we were stuck out in the open. One day last summer Daniel and I decided to go for a long jog together down the Needwood trail heading toward the D.C. line. The valley of the In times of crisis we need to remember the same God that delivered the children of Israel out of the hands of Pharaoh is the same God that can deliver you out of whatever you are facing. Habakkuk 1 2 3 Trusting God in Times of Crisis As we rededicate and consecrate of our lives with a renewed vision of God and his work, we learn to trust in his promises regardless of circumstances. You see it did not allow for ACCIDENTAL homicide. It was Julius Caesar who said that “no one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” Fear can even be positive if this leads us to God. Psalm 27:1 says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation Whom shall I Fear? We may think God is a million miles away, but He is with us and is watching us. Problems after problems, financial problems, family problems, health problems everywhere we turn there are nothing but problems. Trusting God Strategy #2: Run To The Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time … A response to the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting. Elisabeth Elliot is widely known for the books she has written telling about her life as a missionary and about all the wonderful things God has taught her over the years. God’s people know the Lord is a very present help in the time of trouble, yet sometimes, when a crisis strikes, some of the most basic truths are forgotten in the panic of the moment. Faith invokes action and service, which may seem difficult regarding the call for social or physical distancing, writes Rev. I thought that when I gave my life to the Lord that it would be better. And you understand what I’m saying here. While we are standing God is preparing us to walk in faith and not faint. I mean, where would you turn if the storm of crisis suddenly unleashed its fury on you or your family? They had started their journey with high hopes and expectations toward the land of promise; but they have marched only a few days and suddenly they find themselves with the Red Sea in front of them and mountains on the side and: 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord. Does he really care? IT was a great game! He makes me lie down … God is our source of power for facing any battle of life. Published: Mar 27 at 2:50 p.m. Lay down your arms. “I cannot go on.” God Says “My grace is sufficient.”, 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. It has meaning to any tragedy. He wants to be your refuge and strength. In other words, there was amazing power at their disposal as they struggled to build that road but they never accessed it. He said, “Listen, King Jehoshaphat. In his book, GLIMPSES OF GOD, Scott Walker chronicles the story of the Herold family-a godly couple who had gone to the Philippines as teachers around the turn of the century. But in hyperbolic language, the sportscaster was expressing the notion that Deion was covering an amazing amount of territory-something football fans hadn’t seen in years. We’re “out in the open” and unprepared, when abruptly painful tragedy rains down on us. But instead we find ourselves in a desperate situation feeling as if we are painted in a corner with no way out. Jesus said, “My power is made perfect in weakness….” Paul rejoiced in relaxing his own efforts so that he could draw on God’s power. We never go through anything by ourselves. I’m not recommending that we start something like that today, but back then it was a definite deterrent to murder! For the battle is not yours but the Lord’s.”. Have you been able to relax a little after looking at this Psalm? Note the children of Israel distorted view of their situation and their past. These are notes on the sermon, How To Be Unshakable In Times Of Crisis, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Sunday, 5 April 2020, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore.We hope these sermon notes will be an encouragement to you! Well, in verse one of this Psalm we find three things that we can know about our unshakable God that will help us relax in spite of the outcome of any battle we face. Trusting God in Times of Crisis Title Speaker Date Audio Download “Trusting God in the Midst of Doubt” Jacob Friesen 11-29-2015 Play Download! Sermons. He tells us HOW to relax. I was totally relaxed. In relating what these experiences were like, she referred to this psalm, saying, “in the first shock of death, everything that has seemed most dependable has given way. Home > Sermons. He remembers. There will be financial crisis where we find ourselves out of work but not out of debt. Well, in this Psalm, God challenges you and me to respond-not emotionally but cognitively-to respond on the basis of something we KNOW-in stead of something we FEEL. KJV. He is the living God who wants us to turn to him, to wrestle with him, in our time of crisis. Yet, this is exactly what God tells us to do. — Hebrews 13:5. Fear had them saying, “We were better off in bondage to Pharaoh!”. They would quickly fill the wheelbarrows to the rim with rock and dirt. Sermon: Confidence in Times of Crisis - Psalm 23. And if you did then you may know that when a mother hen becomes aware of a predator or a threat to her offspring, she responds by lifting her wings and within seconds, all the baby chicks disappear underneath them. He dies. Enemies pose no real threat-for, as Jehoshaphat learned, God can vanquish any enemy. Part of that message emphasized how fear of death is what drives all of our fears. He discovered that it only made sense to trust in God and he was right. in times of crisis. You know that place, between a rock and a hard place. By Rick Warren. And we can stand anything…if we KNOW that Almighty God is with us. He then retrieved his horse, finished his shopping and started back. The acid in my stomach churned. If you cannot take time to worship God when things are going well how will you ever be able to seek His presence when the waters get rough. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. You know, nobody before or since has faced the responsibilities, duties, and pressures that Jesus did. David Filsinger, but taking time to make a phone call or send a message makes a difference in the lives of others. He sees. There are condition of instability and danger everywhere. It a trick that the enemy uses to keep us entangled and entrapped in our condition. Though I searched for them, I could not find them! There will be periods when our faith in God is tested. The last one alone killed 40,000 people. In fact they were undefeated as they went into their last game against a rival Baptist church. Updated: Mar 29 at noon. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will … Where was God in the time of Crisis? But the rest of this psalm gives us clues how we can do just that. Our economy has collapsed. In out scriptures the children of Israel have just been delivered from the strong, oppressive hand of Pharaoh. Now it was the same game…same players. Let’s read it together now and you’ll see this miraculous event reflected in its words: 1 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. When we look to our faith and depend upon the Lord, He’ll strengthen our emotions. For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. In such a world, Donne realized that he had a clear choice: to fear God or to fear everything else, to trust God or to trust nothing. 3 – We stop trusting God in difficult times. In 2 Corinthians 12 he said, “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. He prayed, “As Thou hast given me a repentance not to be repented of, so give me, O Lord, a fear of which I may not be afraid.”. So instead of praying about their situation in order to get guidance for God, they complain to God and blamed Moses for their situation. Where is God in the Midst of Crisis?, Jen Booth - Read more Christian women spiritual life, faith, and growth. Question is, is my structure sound enough to support me when tested in these difficult times. Trusting God in difficult times forces us to seek His guidance, and to trust in Him. David Filsinger, but taking time to make a phone call or send a message makes a difference in the lives of others. Scripture: Psalm 46; Joe Stowell   What do you do when life takes you all the way out to the ragged edge of reality? 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