Springs in the Desert “ Feel Like Running Away?” Psalm 55 Pastor Tat Stewart I. Introduction: Do you feel trapped? II. The reasons for wanting to run away (Psalm 55:1-8) A. No relief through prayer (v. 1-2) “Listen to my prayer O God, do not ignore my plea, hear me and answer. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught.” B. No relief from abusive people (v.3, 13) “at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked. For they bring down suffering upon me. C. No emotional relief (v.4-5) “My heart is in anguish within me, the terrors of death assail me. Fear and trembling have beset me, horror has overwhelmed me.” III. The fantasy of running away (Psalm 55:6-8) A. The longing for rest (v.6) “Oh that I would have the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. B. The longing for escape (v.7) “I would flee far away and stay and stay in the desert” C. The longing for a safe place (v.8) “I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” IV. The power of running to God A. Exercise spiritual disciplines (v. 16-18) “Evening ,morning, and noon, I cry out in distress and He hears my voice. (17) B. Resting in God’s sovereignty (v.19) “God, who is enthroned forever will hear them..” 1. Learn to cast your cares on the Lord (v.22) “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you, 2. Learn to trust His promises (v.22) “He will never let the righteous fall” “But as for me, I trust in you.” (v.23)
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