Big Idea: Just PUSH your ROCK.
Psalm 18:1-6
I. What do you do when your deliverance is delayed…just PUSH your ROCK.
Psalm 18:1-2
I love you, Lord, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliver, my God, my rock where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
II. When you don’t feel worthy… just PUSH your ROCK.
Psalm 18:3-4
I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies. The ropes of death were wrapped around me; the torrents of destruction terrified me.
III. When life gets you down… just PUSH your ROCK
Psalm 18:5-6
The ropes of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. I called to the LORD in my distress, and I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.
Next Steps:
Believe: I will push my rock this week.
Become: I need to exercise my faith this week.
Be Sent: I will serve others by being more obedient to God this week.
Discussion Questions:
1. How do you respond to delay in your deliverance from a problem or situation?
2. Have you ever felt unworthy? If so, explain.
3. Do you have someone to call on to pray with you in a crisis?
4. Do you consider the LORD as your ROCK? If so, explain.
5. What are some spiritual steps you take to deal with depression and stress?
6. Do you immediately thank GOD when your situation gets better?
7. Do you believe God won’t put more on you than you can bear? Why or why not.
8. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you patience that surpasses all understanding this week.
