GOD IS OUR REFUGE – DECEMBER 26, 2021

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)