What to do when you are in a tight place and Don't know what to do!
Ps. 31:1-5
Psalms 31:1 - 5
1
In You, O Lord, I put my trust;Let me never be ashamed;
Deliver me in Your righteousness.
2
Bow down Your ear to me,Deliver me speedily;
Be my rock of refuge,
A fortress of defense to save me.
3
For You are my rock and my fortress;Therefore, for Your name’s sake,
Lead me and guide me.
4
Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me,For You are my strength.
5
Into Your hand I commit my spirit;You have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
INTRO: We could give the universal advise, pray. Prayer is good, but sometimes we have to do something! The key is to be willing to act for the Lord!
When you get a chance to speak -Tell about the Lord! Acts 13:15,16
Tell about God
Expect great things - vs.43,44
When they try to stone you to death - Get up and speak elsewhere! Acts14:19,20
The message still needs to be told
The message will still be heard
When God's People need help - Go to them! Acts 16:9-10
God will make a way (Lydia)
People can be reached
When you are beaten and bound - Worship the Lord! - Acts 16:18-35
A blessing awaits
Souls are hungry everywhere
When those around us are lost - Share the Gospel! - Acts 17:16, 32-34
The need is great
Some will hear
When threats do come - Look to the One who will protect you! Acts 18:9,10
God has many people
God cares about our endeavors
When problems are sure to come - Go forward for the Lord! Acts 21:11
Don’t run from them
God can make it into a great work
When a mob grabs you and beats you - get their attention and speak - Acts 21:40- 22:22
Share your life without Jesus
Share your life with Jesus
When you stand before kings and governors - share your bonds - Acts 24:10-25:26:32
Don't hide your misguided zeal - 26:9-12
Don't forget your conversion and change - 26:13-20
When venomous things bite you - Shake it off! Acts 28:3
Poison will show up at all times
God can help us have victory over things that hurt
Conclusion - We could go on and on, but we need to be willing to act for the Lord when the opportunity is there! SO what do we do? DON’T QUIT!!!!!!
Gary Marcum - New Beginnings Church - first used - 11/29/98 AM