GOD IS OUR REFUGE – DECEMBER 26, 2021

“God didn’t say we would never have trouble, but that He would be with us in trouble!”

Psalm 46:1-2 1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Life lesson:

  • “GOD DIDN’T SAY WE WOULD NEVER HAVE TROUBLE, BUT THAT HE WOULD BE WITH US IN TROUBLE!”
  • Illustrations:
    • 1) Missing contact
    • 2) Trip to the Philippines

Psalm 46:1-2 – (Job)

  • Illustrations:
    • 1) Missing key
    • 2) Stoned and shipwrecked

REFUGE – (defined)

  • IMMANUEL – “God with us!” – He will help us!

A time of GREAT TROUBLE – (Daniel 12:1-3)

  • Difficult days – facing lots of TROUBLE!
  • Psalm 91:14-16 – God is with us in our trouble
  • (Review/Highlight) Isaiah 8:10-14 – He will keep us safe! He will help us! Think right! Don’t be forced into the world’s mold!
  • Joseph and Mary – (Jesus born in Bethlehem Ephrathah)

Praise reports – (for what the Lord is doing)

  • Light Brings Freedom reports – statistics
  • Help in the midst of trouble

LAST OF THE LAST DAYS

  • Warnings –
    • Perilous Times
    • Look to Jesus
    • Be Valiant like David
    • Don’t be forced into the world’s mold – take a stand

JESUS IS COMING

  • Coming quickly
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:1-2 – Don’t be troubled or shaken – rest

Isaiah 60:1-2

  • Light/darkness
  • Vision – 1) Dark storm cloud 2) Glory cloud.
  • Maintain clean hands and a pure heart!

REFUGE VERSES

  • Trust in Him – God is a refuge (Psalm 46:7,11)
  • The Lord of hosts is our refuge (Psalm 9:9)
  • Flee to Jesus for comfort – lay hold on hope (Hebrews 6:18)
  • Declare it – say it (Psalm 9) Jesus is our strength and refuge in the midst of the storms of life (Isaiah 25:4)

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