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

“ Then they cried out to the L ORD 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 L ORD 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 L ORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The L ORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the L ORD 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 ______________. CONSIDER IT JOY • The way ____ of a trial is _________ the trial. THROUGH OUT • 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, FORGIVE requires the ability to ________. • When great despair occurs greater _____ is needed. HOPE

FOCUS • In the middle of a trial your ________ FUTURE forms your________

Wh When n You ou Ar Are Ca Caught ght in in th the St Storms orms (T (The e stor ory y of of Pete ter)

“ 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)

SAW 1) “When he ________ the wind,” DECIDE What you _________ to fix your eyes upon matters. o F ixed O n C hrist U nder all S ituations

The wind and waves of: o PAST The __________________ PROBLEMS The __________________ PAIN The __________________ PITY The __________________ PERSON The __________________

AFRAID 2) “he was ________ ” FEAR FAITH Where ______ reigns ______ is driven away. o

ROBS Fear ____________________ EXAGGERATES Fear ____________________ ANTICIPATES Fear ____________________ PARALYZES Fear ____________________

TOOK HOLD 3 ) “Jesus immediately _____________ of him”

TOOK HOLD 3 ) “Jesus immediately _____________ of him” THROUGH Jesus walked with Peter ___________ the storm o STOP but the wind did not ______ until they got into the boat.

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