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Who’s in Charge?
A. We live in a troubled world.
Wars and wars increase.
Crime and violence haunt our cities.
It seems that world conditions incubate worry.
B. Does anyone have any answers?
Is there hope of better days ahead?
What will become of us?
Does anyone have good news?
C. Who’s in charge?
Let’s look at
The Lord Reigns…Relax (v.1)
ps 97
1. Nothing takes God by surprise.
a. Cast your cares on Him for He cares for you ()
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Come to Him with your burdens and He’ll carry them ()
2. “Absolute power is safe in the hands of Him who cannot make a mistake or act unrighteously.
When the books of God are opened, no eye will see one word that should be blotted out, one syllable of error, one line of injustice, one letter of unholiness.”
(C.
H. Spurgeon)
The Lord Reigns…Rejoice (v. 1)
1. World conditions were known to God from the beginning.
a. Jesus revealed the signs preceding His return ()
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Paul told Timothy perilous times would come.
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2. How are we to react when these times arrive?
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We are to see God’s prophetic plan unfolding and rejoice.
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We are to look up, being encouraged that God reigns.
3. When we remember who’s in control, we can rejoice.
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The Lord Reigns…Remember (v. 1)
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We are not the first to live in difficult times.
a. Israel was in slavery in Egypt for four hundred years.
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David was pursued by Saul, who sought to kill him.
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The early church endured terrible persecution, including martyrdom.
2. When you’re feeling down or afraid, consider Jesus.
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He was despised and rejected of men.
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He endured the cross with its pain and shame.
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The resurrection vindicated His message, guaranteeing our salvation.
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3. God’s plan for your life is unchanged by what’s happening in the world.
Conclusion:
A. Creation gives witness that God is in charge.
(vv.
2-6)
B. Commit all to the Lord of all and stop worrying.
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