The Arkansas Traveler

LIVING ABOVE THE STORMS

Psalm 37:1-11, 23-28

INTRO: Peace in storms? Act positively! Do you have a plan of action? Consider this from Psalm 37.

WARNINGS AGAINST FALSE SOLUTIONS

   Fret not thyself. (vs. 1)

   Do not envy others. (1)

   Cease from anger. (8)

GUIDELINES (Commandments!)

   Trust in the Lord (3)

      Trust in God's character – love.

      Trust in God's Word. It is truth.

      Trust in God's purpose – redemption.

      Trust in God's promises.

      Trust in God's power.

   Delight yourself in the Lord. (4)

      Everyone delights in something.

      Everyone desires that in which he delights.

      The object of our delight becomes a magnet drawing us.

      The object will control our thoughts, aims, actions

      Delight in the Lord!

   Commit your way unto the Lord. (5)

   Rest in the Lord. (7) (Be still … )

GOD'S PROMISES

   Security – (3) "safe pastures"

   Satisfaction --  "enjoy"

   Joy (4) He will give desires of heart.

   Hope (5) He will do this …

CONCLUSION

1.      Let us not fear storms that may not come.

2.      Let us not think that no storms can come.

3.      Instead let's develop a faith in God's person, presence, promises, and power so that we will be stable and victorious IF storms come.