Download Now. Based on the great hymn Paul shows us that the key to the anchor is the rope. Im not sure about you, but I You dont have to act somber and repentant for the Lord to want to rescue you. Because David knew the Lord, Yahweh, as his God, he was going to call out to him in his time of distress and trouble. Connecting to God wirelessly Get Connected, and Stay Connect to Jesus! Luke 2:38 Again, we dont like to think about that either, but it is helpful to understand that there are things in our life which are not just the result of chance but a result of the enemy of our souls who wants to do us harm. Once you begin to call on the Lord for help, you will start to know in your own personal experience the same thing that David knew to be true and wrote down for us in the psalm. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. When David was in great trouble he called on the Lord for help, and the Lord rescued him. In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. box-shadow:inset 0px 1px 0px 0px #fed897; Text: Psalms 121 Introduction: When things look dreary, like there is no hope, you can call on the Lord, like David. I. It doesn't ask for the removal of storms, but it only asks that God would help the singer to hold on until "my change" comes. WE LOSE OUR JOY OF SALVATION, EXCITEMENT OF SERVICE, AND OUR DETERMINATION TO LIVE HOLY LIVES. Whats mine is yours and Im going to share it. I do not have words to express my disgust and dismay over the continued violence, pain, and poverty experienced by so many people in our country, particularly people of color. This was not the case with Saul. One of the parts of Davids story which you may not know as well is the conflict he had with Saul, the first king of Israel who also became Davids father-in-law. Life needs to have courage, and we need to know our God who is the true source of courage. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. But regardless of if you have medication or not, you can still be controlled and owned by fear. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. "Hold my hand," a parent may say to a child as they prepare to . font-size:15px; Please Make Me Better God Is Something Got A Hold Of Me A Good Day Jesus Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me I Stood On The Banks Of Jordan He Decided To Die Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus Lord Help Me To Hold Out Victory Shall Be Mine Lord Do It He Shall Feed His Flock Please Be Patient With Me God Has Smiled On Me Pretty Little Baby . The means by which the Lord rescues us from trouble is not what is most important. December 10-11, 2016 Moses waited 80 years before God used him to lead Israel from bondage. He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. BE ENCOURAGED BY TODAYS VERSE- THE DEVIL WILL DO HIS BEST TO KEEP YOU FROM SINGING YOUR SONG. The amount of anxiety on planet earth has multiplied exponentially in recent years, and the pandemic has only served to speed that trend up. They began talking about the fact that he had killed thousands and thousands of Philistines. And then yet What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? David knew he could not defeat an army of that size, especially since he knew those men since he had fought with them and had even been their commander. Lets examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lords work. David goes on to say that the Lord is his fortress. Lean on him to pull you out of these deep waters. Chattanooga!! Six keys to being more productive in life and ministry. Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 11, 2012 "John, what exactly is the problem and please calm down? When he went up against Saul and his army, he was in great distress and fear for his life. It's not easy staying positive when we run into daily trials and tribulations. With his nail-pierced hands, Jesus the potter reaches into the messy clay of our lives and sculpts each of us into a masterpiece. He is delighted with you. This was Davids constant response to the threats from his enemies, In my distress I called upon theLord;to my God I cried for help. (v. 6). read more, Scripture: At the right time, he rescued us from that situation and brought us into a place of healing and joy and peace. filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#d29105', endColorstr='#f6b33d'); Ill.a woman said to D. L. Moody: "I have found a great promise to help me when I am afraidPsalm 56:3'What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.'" From the classic Malaco recording 'Gospel Legends'Written by Harrison Johnson Davids experience can be ours as well. WHEN WE ARE CALLING OUT TO THE LORD- KNOW, HE LIFTED ME OUT OF THE SLIMY PIT, OUT OF THE MUD AND MIRE, GOD WANTS TO LIFT YOU OUT TODAY OUT OF THE PIT YOU ARE IN, ***GOD IS IN THE PEOPLE BUSINESS AND HE DESIRES TO TAKE CARE OF US, THEY TELL ME THE MORE YOU MOVE AROUND IN QUICK SAND THE FASTER YOU SINK. This enemy is too strong for you. When David fled from Saul, he stopped at a village called Nob, the city of priests, to ask for help from a priest named Ahimelech. And our lives today are filled with a combination of hope (Luke 22:43). We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal. read more, Scripture: read more, Scripture: David was calling out to the Creator and Redeemer God whom he knew personally. The Creative Arts Team at Transformation Church takes a short snippet from my sermon each week to provide inspiration that leads to transformation. Methodist. That brings me to my text, one of the better-known verses in the New Testament: "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2). Six months into our ministry in PA everything fell apart, and for the next two years my almost daily prayer was to ask the Lord to get us out of there. Oh yeah, Ill tell you somethin Ahimelech gave him some food and also the sword of Goliath which was being kept there. Held in the nail-pierced hands of the potter. Hold on. This served to cause David to love the Lord even more as he understood, from his own personal experience, that God was his strength. Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 1:1-20:20. And if you It is for Thee, Lord, help me to do it well. Hold on to the rope of hope when you dont think you can cope. But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31) NKJV. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.