Real Problems…Real Solution Psalm 3 1. Admit that you have a problem Am I refusing to honestly face the facts that I have a real problem? David was forgiven (Psalm 32, 51), no doubt, still suffered the consequences of his sins A.The ‘manyness' of problems – v.1 B.The continuousness of problems – v.2 C.The progressive nature of problems D.The hopelessness of problems
2.Turn to God A.But You, O Lord – v.3 i.Yes – I've got a serious problem – But You, O Lord ii.Stops and turns toward God iii.Focuses away from the ‘manyness' of the problem, away from the self, to God
3.Focus on who God is – for you – v.3 Not looking to others (men), nor having an empty optimism Psalm 40.1-4 “Blessed is the one who makes the Lord his trust” A.Knowing who God is – God helps the helpless “a shield” – protector Dependence is the only requirement B.Knowing who God is – God honors the humiliated C.Knowing who God is – God gives hope to the hopeless D.Knowing who God is – God hears the prayers of those who are distressed
4.Put your trust in the Lord A.Actively put your faith in God Circumstances have not changed; problems are still there V.5 – knowing the Lord sustains me
5.Go in the strength of the Lord A.v.7 - Prayer B.v.7,8 – Affirmation of faith Romans 8.28-30 God's character The absolute sovereignty of God
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