STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF STORMS
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OUTLINE
1.SUSTENANCE
2.STABILITY
3.SURETY
4.SUBSTANTIATION
5.SALVAGE
6.STIMULATION
7.SOLACE
THE MESSAGE
STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF STORMS
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1.SUSTENANCE
Matthew 4:4 Deutronomy 8:2-3
The word of God is our sustenance. We live by every word that comes from the mouth of God. It is the word of God that gives us the strength to face the realities and difficulties of life. Therefore we must pay careful attention to what the Lord is saying to us . Because we live by the word of God . Otherwise we would perish in the circumstances of life.
2. STABILITY
Matthew 7 :24-27
The word of God gives stability to our lives. Jesus said that whoever listens to his words and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The storms came and the winds blew and beat upon that house .But it stood firm because it was built upon the rock. When we build our lives on the word of God we can face any storm and still remain strong and stable.
3.SURETY
Mark 13 :31 Numbers 23 :19 Romans 4: 18-21
The word of God gives us a surety and an assurance of fulfillment. Jesus said that even if the heavens and earth pass away , His words would never pass away. God is not a man that He should lie or change His mind. We can trust His promises with full assurance that He would fulfill what he has promised. Abraham had such a strong and unshakable faith in the promises of God even in hopeless situations.
4.SUBSTANTIATION
Isaiah 44 :25-26 II Chronicles 20:20 I Samuel 3 :19
The word of God spoken through His servants is confirmed by God. The Lord speaks to us through His servants and prophets and confirms and fulfills what He has spoken through them. The Lord was with Samuel and ensured that none of his words fell to the ground. Therefore we should expect the confirmation and fulfillment of what the Lord has spoken to us through His servants.
5. SALVAGE
Psalm 107 :20 Isaiah 55 :11
The word of God rescues us from danger and destruction. The Lord sends His word in our times of crisis and desperation and heals us and delivers us from our destructions. The word of God will not return void but will accomplish the purpose for which He has sent it. Therefore let us receive the word of the Lord in times of danger and stand upon His word and we will be delivered from our destructions.
6.STIMULATION
Romans 10:17 Psalms 119 : 130 Hebrews 13 : 5-6
The word of stimulates us and inspires our faith. Faith comes by hearing the word of God. The word of God brings clarity and understanding in times of perplexity and confusion. The word of God brings the message of peace. Therefore we must be careful to fill our hearts with the word of God which will fill us with faith and confidence. We should not be easily troubled by the various voices of fear and despair
that may surround us. We must focus our attention on the word of the Lord.
7.SOLACE
Psalms 119 :49-50 Psalms 85 :8 Isaiah 41 :13
The word of God gives us solace and comfort in times of sorrow and agony. It gives us rest and peace within our hearts . It gives us hope and assurance of God¡¯s presence and assistance. This is a great comfort and source of healing to our broken hearts. Therefore we must seek our comfort and consolation from the word of God in times of distress and pain .
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