Being Still To Let The Lord Talk With Us - Ian Robson
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true faith is not maintained when life is easy, but rather grows amidst trials and storms. Drawing from Psalm 46, the speaker encourages listeners to recognize God as their ultimate refuge and strength, a reliance that must be constant—not just a morning ritual. Ultimately, the message is to trust God's unwavering presence in all circumstances, knowing that He will never fail.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God is our refuge and strengthThe sons of Korah wrote Psalm 46 out of a great storm in their lives, declaring that God is our refuge and strength rather than anything on this earth.
Faith grows amidst stormsFaith is tested and grows during times of trouble when we rely on God as a very present and tested help in tight places.
The unwavering faith of JobJob endured severe trials without a covenant or the Bible, maintaining his trust in God even when he lost everything.
Finding strength in the city of GodGod is in the midst of His people like a river whose streams make glad the city of God, providing new mercies every morning.
Becoming a prince with God like JacobThe Holy Spirit identifies God as the God of Jacob, the deceiver whom God broke and transformed into Israel, a prince with God.
Be still and know that I am GodTo experience God as our refuge, we must learn to be still, step out of our constant busyness and traffic, and take a long loving look at God.
Learning the unforced rhythms of graceJesus invites those who are tired and burned out on religion to come to Him and learn real rest through the unforced rhythms of grace.
Entering God's sabbath restThere remains a sabbath rest for the people of God, where believers cease from their own works and struggles just as God rested from His.Hebrews 4:9–11
Dropping our wings to hear God's voiceLike the living creatures in Ezekiel's vision who stood still and dropped their wings, we must quiet the internal flutter in our hearts to hear God speak.Ezekiel 1:24–25
God waiting in the depths of our beingGod is waiting in the depths of our being to talk to us if we would only get still enough to hear His voice.
Rivers of living waterJesus cried out that anyone who is thirsty should come to Him and drink, so that rivers of living water will flow from their innermost being.
Uniting the word heard with faithHearing spiritual messages does not profit us unless it is united by faith in our hearts with those who truly believe.
Entering God's rest through faithThose who have believed enter into God's rest, finding Him as their true refuge and strength through the author and finisher of our faith.
