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Let’s Pray
Fortress - How to Find Refuge
Thick week - One thing I kept noticing - People are weary
people are weary,
Christians/Churches - Run to God! … Great… How?
What leads me to refuge in God’s presence
When you want to learn something well you look to the expert, our expert is David.
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This is a historical account of King David before he was King David.
David was in a situation that was incredibly uncomfortable.
David was:
David was a musician in the King’s court
Jonathan’s, King Saul’s son, best friend
Musician in the court of King Saul
Married to Saul’s Daughter
Saul’s most famous and celebrated Army General - This was the main point of contention
Married to Saul’s Daughter
David learned from this situation and many others:
Peace is not about Comfort
In the midst of this situation these are the words to David’s song he wrote:
David is brutally honest.
He says what is in his heart.
David is brutally honest
There is no comfort in this situation, but David does not lose his confidence.
Peace is not about comfort, it’s about confidence.
Confidence is what brings about peace.
“You are my strength”
Confidence is what brings about peace.
“You are my strength”
Adi in the swimming pool - Confidence is built in embrace
David understood even being in the confined place of Saul’s court, he had a refuge...
Refuge is not a place
David knew that he had very little control over his circumstances.
Refuge is not a place
David knew that he had very little control over his circumstances.
We are blessed to live in a nation with the freedom we have
But our freedom has created an illusion of control.
When we become uncomfortable we change jobs, living situations, friends, churches, marriages...
Seeking a place of refuge… a place where everything is gonna be alright
Refuge is not a place, but an embrace.
Psalm
The nearness of God is our fortress...
Not his blessings, not his benefits, not even his pardon… it’s Him
Psalm 59:
Ok, so how do we get there...
“Life’s the worst right now, but I will sing about You”
This is nuts and bolts of how to find refuge, to sing.
Not just any singing.
Praise.
Praise postures for His Presence
Praise reminds us of Who are are to be confident in!
A lack of praise indicates a lack of confidence in the goodness of God!
Praise postures our heart, it helps us remember the God who controls all things
3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Praise is the ground in which God pitches His tent.
You weary?
Need refuge from life?
Praise God.
Literally, Praise God.
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