Then they cried out to the L ORD in their trouble, and He brought - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

“Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders. Psalm m 107:28 :28-32 32 (NIV IV)

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.” Psalm m 34:17 :17-20 20 (NIV IV)

Key Principles Regarding Trials:

• When you encounter a trial ______________.
• The way ____ of a trial is _________ the trial.

CONSIDER IT JOY OUT THROUGH

• Sometimes God leads us in ways that we do not

understand in order to ________________ in Him.

GROW US STRONG

• In order to move forward in life, and out of the trial,

requires the ability to ________.

FORGIVE

• When great despair occurs greater _____ is needed.

HOPE

• In the middle of a trial your ________

forms your________ FOCUS FUTURE

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“Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to

• pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the boat by this

time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, ‘It is a ghost!’ and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ’Take heart; it is

• I. Do not be afraid.’

Matthew 14:22-33, (ESV)

And Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ He said, ’Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ’O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, ’Truly you are the Son of God.’” Matthew 14:22-33, (ESV)

1) “When he ________ the wind,”

SAW

• What you _________ to fix your eyes upon matters.

DECIDE Fixed On Christ Under all Situations

• The wind and waves of:

PAST

The __________________ The __________________ The __________________ The __________________ The __________________

PROBLEMS PAIN PITY PERSON

2) “he was ________ ”

AFRAID

• Where ______ reigns ______ is driven away.

FEAR FAITH

ROBS

Fear ____________________

EXAGGERATES

Fear ____________________ Fear ____________________ Fear ____________________

ANTICIPATES PARALYZES

3) “Jesus immediately _____________ of him”

TOOK HOLD

3) “Jesus immediately _____________ of him”

TOOK HOLD

• Jesus walked with Peter ___________ the storm

but the wind did not ______ until they got into the boat.

THROUGH STOP

Hebrews 3:7, “Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, ‘Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…’”