HOW TO REMAIN STRONG WHEN FACING DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES
Introduction
A. Questions: 1) Some days better than others? 2) Mountain top and
valley experiences? Difficult circumstances:
B. Several principles that will enable us to remain spiritually strong when
we are challenged by ‘valley’ experiences.
I. A. love for truth.
B. God’s word is truth. John 17:17 (796)
C. Do we love God? Matthew 22:37-38 (725)
D. If we love God, we should love His word. Illustration:
E. We’ll have a desire to know truth and depend on truth. Ro. 8:28(835
1 Corinthians 10:13 (846; James 1;2-4 (891)
II. We must also stand firm on divine tradition. 2 Thessalonians
2: 15-17 (708)
A. Tradition:
1. God’s Word is a firm foundation on which to stand. Matthew 7:
26-27,24-25 (708)
2. While we’re walking in the ‘valley’ satan might decide to tempt us.
1 Peter 5:6-9 (897)
3. Jesus used scripture when tempted by satan. Matthew 4:1-11
(705)
III. When we are facing difficult circumstances,pray to our Heavenly Father.
A. Matthew 7:7-8 (707) Ask, seek, and knock__________
B. Philippians 4:6-7 (869) Request and receive _________________.
IV. Let’s practice what we teach. Romans 2:21-23 (831)
V. Let’s remember that God is with us. Psalm 23:4 (737)
Closing: Review and invitation.