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In the Day of My Trouble
Troubles Will Come
This psalm is about trouble.
Good people—even God’s people—will experience trouble.
Troubles are Trials not Verdicts
Asaph is credited with writing this psalm.
He is one of three chief musicians appointed by David to lead worship.
(1 Chronicles 16:39)
In the first verse of this Psalm, Asaph declares the conclusion before unfolding the conflict.
In literature, this style is called a “frame story”, a story that begins with an ending moment in the story, and then flashes back in time to reveal how this moment came to be.
The rest of the psalm describes how Asaph’s journey from trouble to triumph unfolded.
The Ending Frame: God hears the cry of His people in the day of trouble.
The Beginning Frame: We must cry out to God for His solution when the trouble begins.
Trouble Turns Us to God
Trouble causes us to realize we need the help that only God can give.
Seeking the LORD causes us to search for His mind and will amid the trouble.
Is there a cause?
Is there a purpose?
Is God trying to tell me or show me something?
Is God trying to prepare me for something?
Troubling Questions
As Asaph thought upon his trouble, he asked the question, “Why?”.
We too ask questions in our day of trouble:
Why had God allowed this?
Why didn’t God stop this?
Why doesn’t God help me?
Why doesn’t God see and care?
Why doesn’t God keep His promise?
If God has turned against me, then what else can I do?
Who has resisted God’s will and prevailed?
From Trouble to Triumph
Chess: Everyone who plays chess gets into troubling situations.
Good players learn how to turn trouble into triumph.
Life: Everyone in life gets into troubling situations.
Overcomers learn how to turn trouble into triumph.
Remember God’s Works, Wonders, and Ways
Asaph reflected on the troubles faced by his forefathers in the past to gain perspective and insight for the present.
Asaph reflected upon God’s miracles in the time of the Exodus and in the wilderness.
Asaph reflected upon God’s ways.
His ways reveal His character
Recall and Thank God for what He did Yesterday!
The testimonies of others
Your own testimonies of God’s intervention.
Trust in God’s Faithfulness Today!
He is faithful to lead you
He will never leave or forsake you
He has promised you ultimate victory
He is working all things—even your troubles—together for your good and His glory!
Response to the Word
Don’t be surprised by troubles.
Don’t be overwhelmed by troubles.
Cry out to God in the day of trouble.
Turn your focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver.
Recall and thank God for what He has done in the past.
Renew your faith in what God can do today.
Trust in God’s sovereign purpose, plan, and abiding presence.
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