In this episode from the "When Pigs Fly" series the pastor explores miracles of protection — how God plans rescue before crises, how protection can be obvious or hidden, and why praise and prayer matter even in suffering. Using Scripture (Paul & Silas, the jailer, Psalms, and Romans) and personal stories, he urges listeners to trust God’s eternal purposes and invites them to respond to the saving work of Jesus.
Listen for encouragement to pray for protection, to praise when you can’t see God at work, and to place your trust in Christ.
WHEN PIGS FLY
MIRACLES OF PROTECTION
Psalm 37:39
Introduction:
- The Pastor and the Agnostic
- What is a miracle? God in heaven intervenes in your affairs on earth.
- Long Before You Face a Problem, God Already Has a Plan
- Examples:
- Noah: God’s plan for the flood
- Israelites: Red Sea parted before soldiers arrived
- Jonah: The fish prepared before Jonah’s need
- Trust that, before your crisis, God is already working
- God’s Miraculous Protection – Sometimes Obvious, Sometimes Not
- Paul and Silas - Acts 16:22-26
- Offer the sacrifice of praise: Worshiping God in advance, not just for what He does, but for who He is.
- Sometimes God’s Eternal Purposes Don’t Align with Our Temporary Plans
- Paul delivered from prison sometimes — but sometimes not.
- Many disciples suffered, some died for their faith.
- Key insight: Sometimes pain is part of God’s plan.
- “I’d rather hurt in the will of God than live in comfort outside of it.”
Application: How Do We Live as Followers of Christ?
- Pray for God’s Protection
- Praise God for What He Does Not Protect Us From
Conclusion:
- God never promised to always protect us from harm
- He promised to never leave us – Hebrews 13:5
- In all things, God is working for good
- Worship and trust God amidst pain and uncertainty
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