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September 10, 2018
Conquering Fear - Psalm 63
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| Every one of us will experience moments of apprehension, and denial or trying to hide from it will do no good. When fear arises, ask yourself the following questions: Where does it come from? (You know it isn't from God.) Has God ever failed me in the past? Does He promise to meet all of my needs? Does He keep His promises?
If we read the Bible, we'll find countless stories of God's faithfulness. For example, Paul lived through hardship, persecution, pain, and all kinds of terrible circumstances. The apostle wrote these well-known words: "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). This testifies to the fact that for those who trust in Him, God turns every difficulty, loss, and separation into something good.
From Abraham to Isaiah to David to Job to Jonah to Paul to John, we see God's constant love and care for His people. His Word is a lamp that will give us clear guidance when circumstances are bleak. It offers the best direction we will ever find. When we meditate upon it, pray over it, grapple with it, and incorporate it into our lives, His light chases away the darkness. The psalms, in particular, are helpful in dealing with fear.
God, the sovereign ruler of this universe, is in control of your life. Don't make the mistake of thinking He isn't, simply because He does not operate according to your will and schedule. If you read your Bible and meditate on it, you will find genuine strength in His promises.
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Current Sermon Series
Is it really what's inside that counts? If so, what's going on inside you? Worry? Doubt? Loneliness? Lust? Sometimes the internal struggles that no one else sees are the ones that blind us the most. We'll get the inside story on how God offers hope and strength for overcoming these battles in this series, The Sickness Within.
Last Week:
The issue of control is one that most of us deal with. We learned that we need to lose control, let God have control of our lives. We surrender our fear, the details of our life, and our life to Him, and He will make it what it needs to be.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our
sermons page, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We will conclude our series Sickness Within by looking at Bitterness.
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Upcoming Events
September 11 - Dartball at the Hickory UP Church at 7:45 PM
September 23 - Missionary Greg Lyons to the Philippines will be with us
September 29 - Fall Festival at the Staub's house.
September 30 - Lord Supper & Deacon's Fund Offering following the AM Worship service
October 5-6 - Ark Encounter Trip For more information, see Pastor or Greg Rudman
October 7 - Carry-in Fellowship Dinner following AM Worship service
October 13 - Trustee Meeting at 8 AM.
October 14 - Deacon's Meeting at 8 AM
October 17 - Quarterly Business Meeting at 7 PM
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