Sermon Notes
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?
—Psalm 42:5a
The disciples’ episode (Mark 4:37-41; John 14:27; 20:21)
My episode (Psalm 27:1)
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I. He Provides
1. Like a mother who carries and comforts us. (Isaiah 46:3; 66:12-13; 49:14-15)
2. His ways and His thoughts are higher (Isaiah 55:9)
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II. He Protects
1. We can take refuge under His wings (Psalm 17:8; 57:1; 91:4)
2. Yet we are not willing (Matthew 23:37)
The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.
—Oswald Chambers
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III. He Prepares (Deuteronomy 32:10-11)
1. He shields and cares
2. He stirs up the nest
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence (Pandemic) that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague (outbreak) that destroys at midday.
—Psalm 91:5-6
No more panic or hoarding. Let’s look out for the needs of others and bless them with the peace of God.
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God.
—Psalm 42:5
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Small Group Discussion Questions:
1. In difficult times, how can I continue to praise the Lord? Please share some real examples that the Lord took care of you.
2. When the nest is disturbed, it seems to be untenable. What are the steps that I should take?
3. Waiting is a difficult lesson. If you were Noah and saw the clear weather and dry land outside, how could you continue to stay in the ark ? How can you be sure of God’s timing ? Please share some of your experiences.
