"RESTING IN THE LORD"
Intro: We are living in a world of turmoil, there are pressures brought against us daily
that create anxiety, worry and fear. I often cry out to God, "What do you want me
to do?" He answers, "Just rest in Me."
I. "REST IN THE LORD" IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT COMMANDMENTS IN THE BIBLE.
A. Especially when it seems nothing is happening.
1. The situation hasn't apparently changed from what it was a year ago.
a. I don't seem to be any closer to a solution, maybe farther.
b. I feel the time has come for action, maybe God does help those...
B. I often feel as though God might need my help to accomplish His purpose.
1. Often in situation, I feel like calling out, "need any help God?"
a. I'm afraid He might answer, "Yes, why don't you keep the
world spinning on its axis for a while."
2. I desire action, I can't understand the delay.
a. Yet I am told, "wait patiently for Him."
II. WHAT'S MY ALTERNATIVE? WHAT'S PLAN "B"?
A. Often a decision doesn't seem so good until I consider the alternative.
1. To jump into the firemen's net 6 floors below.
B. Do something about it.
1. We don't always know what to do.
2. Many times what we do is totally wrong.
C. Abraham and Sarah decided on an alternate plan.
D. Jacob tried an alternate plan.
1. Almost lost his life for it.
Ill. "REST IN THE LORD" IS THE FIFTH IN A SERIES.
A. Vs. 1 "Fret not thyself." Don't get upset.
B. Vs. 3 "Trust in the Lord."
C. Vs. 4 "Delight thyself in the Lord."
D. Vs. 5 "Commit thy way unto the Lord."
E. To obey these commands one must have certain basic foundational truths.
1. God is above all and over all.
a. Greater power in God to help than of Satan to hinder.
2. God is interested in you and your situation.
a. He is not some abstract impersonal force in the universe.
b. He is an all-wise, all-knowing, loving heavenly Father.
c. "Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.