21st July 2019 - Being Still To Let The Lord Talk With Us - Ian Robson
Being Still To Let The Lord Talk With Us - Ian Robson
Summary
The sermon encourages the congregation to remain attentive to the Word of God, referencing the memory verse John 3:34, which states that whoever God sends speaks the words of God. The speaker draws a parallel to the rebellion of the sons of Korah, urging the listeners to guard against drifting from the truth and to allow their faith to grow through life's trials.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Psalm 46 as an anchor for difficult daysThe speaker introduces Psalm 46, written by the sons of Korah who survived a great rebellion and storm, reminding believers that God is our refuge and strength.
Learning from the faith of JobJob endured immense suffering without the Scriptures or the new covenant, yet he maintained his trust by knowing God was his refuge and strength.
The God who breaks us like JacobThe Holy Spirit identifies God as the God of Jacob, the deceiver whom God met, broke, and transformed into a prince with God.
Cease striving and know that I am GodSpiritual restlessness and constant busyness often prevent believers from finding God as their refuge in times of trouble, making it necessary to learn how to be still.
Coming to Jesus for true restJesus invites the tired and worn out to come to Him, learn the unforced rhythms of grace, and recover their lives.Matthew 11:28
Entering the Sabbath rest described in HebrewsBelievers must be diligent to enter the Sabbath rest, which means resting from our own works and struggling just as God did from His.Hebrews 4:9–11
Dropping our wings like the living creaturesJust as Ezekiel saw the creatures stand still and drop their wings to hear the voice from heaven, we must quiet our inner fluttering to hear God speak.Ezekiel 1:24–25
God is waiting in the depths of our beingGod is waiting in the depths of our being to talk with us if we will only get still enough to hear His voice instead of running to human solutions.
Drinking from the river of living waterJesus cried out that anyone who is thirsty should come to Him and drink, so that rivers of living water may flow from their innermost being.
Uniting the word we hear with faithMessages and biblical truths only profit us when they are united with faith in our hearts, rather than remaining unmixed with belief.
