29th April 2018 - When God Seems Silent - Charles Banna & Stephen
When God Seems Silent - Charles Banna & Stephen For more sermons, please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message encourages the congregation to continually praise God, recognizing that the Lord reigns and is established on the throne, even when facing overwhelming difficulties or the enemy's attacks. The central theme is to maintain a spirit of thanksgiving and praise, remembering that God's power is mightier than any trial or flood. The speaker emphasizes that the Lord's reign provides strength and security against all adversity.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Lord reigns on his throneBelievers must constantly remind themselves that the Lord reigns on His throne and is clothed with strength, ruling over the floods and trials of life.
Crying out to God when our heart is faintWhen our heart is faint from the ends of the earth, we can cry out to God to lead us to the rock that is higher than ourselves.
Crying out to God in distressThe psalmists openly express their pain, asking how long God will hide His face and allow enemies to triumph over them.Psalm 55:1
God as the one who hides himselfJust as growing children are sometimes told 'no' for their own good, God in His nature sometimes hides Himself while working behind the scenes.
Job's search for God through sufferingJob experienced profound loss and anguish, searching for God in every direction without finding Him, yet maintaining his integrity and worshipping God.
Worship that costs somethingTrue worship is not merely emotional excitement or singing songs, but a deep commitment that costs us something, just as David refused to offer to the Lord that which cost him nothing.
Believing while greatly afflictedFaith coexists with deep human struggle, allowing believers to honestly confess their afflictions while still affirming their trust in God's sovereignty.
Despairing of life to trust God who raises the deadPaul shares how he and others were burdened excessively beyond their strength so that they would stop trusting in themselves and rely entirely on God.
The Lord goes ahead of youGod promises that He is the one who goes ahead of His people; He will never fail or forsake them, commanding them not to fear.Deuteronomy 31:8Hebrews 13:5
Being strong and courageous with God's presenceGod repeatedly encourages Joshua to be strong and courageous because He will be with him wherever he goes.Joshua 1:5
God neither slumbers nor sleepsGod is constantly working and watching over His people, testing human hearts and never slumbering nor sleeping.Psalm 121:3
Waiting silently for the salvation of the LordInstead of murmuring or panicking during trials, it is good for a person to wait silently in solitude for the salvation of the Lord.
The Father waiting for the prodigal sonGod eagerly watches and plans for His children with love and compassion, running to embrace them when they turn back to Him.Luke 15:20
The Lord's patience leads to repentanceThe Lord is patient with His people, not wanting anyone to perish but desiring that all would turn away from their sins.2 Peter 3:9
