2-12-23

Sunday Morning

Pastor Michael

 

Story about a boy named “D”. D had lots of potential, but the pain of life caused him to retreat into his bedroom where he felt safe.  The pain of life causes many people to retreat. The situation can be turned around with God.

Sometimes life is hard, but God has a way out for you.  Isaiah 41:9-10 You are not rejected by God. Do NOT fear. Enemy uses fear to stop people from doing what God wants for them.

Fear-unpleasant emotions caused by belief that something or someone is dangerous.  Fear causes us to alter our course.  We can become anxious-intense worry about everyday situations.  The root of anxiety is fear.

Many many fears- examples: fear of falling down, fear of public speaking, fear of flying, fear of not having enough, fear of other people, fear of spiders, fear of failure (can keep you from even starting), fear of rejection.

God says, “DO NOT FEAR.”

Take a step, take action.  Action cures fear.

David-The story of David. 1 Samuel 16:11 Young shepherd who loved God and loved music.  Worship connected David to God. He was annointed and the Spirit of the Lord rested upon David.  Favor of God. Sam 18:1 Defeated Goliath.  Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him.  David retreated into a cave where God ultimately sent  350,00 men to fight with David.

David knew what it felt like to not feel safe, to be on the run for his life. But, things were about to turn around.  David did’nt want to do things on his own any more.

He was at the end of himself. That’s when God can step in.  It may not look like you think it should, but God has a plan.

God sent expert warriors to help David.  You never know what God is doing.

Turn to God.  He is able . He will strengthen you.  God is able to turn it all around.