When we look on the human side of the issue, we could faint; but when we see things from Gods perspective we see the goodness of the Lord. Thank you. But the Bible does tell us that God intends to save us through His judgment (see Romans 8:3). MY RENT EXPIRED TWO MONTHS AGO. Holding on seems to be a helpless act, but it is a powerful testimony of trust. Paul tells us as he lays his Do not give the victory to your demons when you can turn those demons over to God! Water would splash upon those on board. Jesus once warned His people of the coming judgment. At that moment, neither of us was arguing for the doctrine of Gods absolute sovereignty over salvation. Please pray for me to get a financial miracle. This brings us to the third lesson: Gods Goodness will show up. Dr. Michael Zeigler, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour. If we do and when we do, patience will make us complete and lacking nothing. The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. No matter what may be trying to keep you down, keep looking up to God. She had no family nearby, but lived just a few miles from us. Even when we see bad things happen and even when bad things happen in our life, we are not focusing on those times as permanent. I believe my testing time is coming to an end (though the pain is deeper than ever) And these words were such a source of hope to me. All Episodes Devotionals. Whenever the darkness of life invaded, God was his Light. Hebrews 10:19-25, Denomination: Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; New Living Translation. Our ministry must be about genuinely presenting Christ to those around us. We have allowed such spirits to go undiagnosed and untreated in the world today, and now the depressed spirits have gotten into our brethren and will not let them go. And He promises, Ive got you. That teaching and leading is our Refuge. Patience is a learned virtue and can only be demonstrated in adversity. He knows how to ride, which direction the horse will run, and how long the journey will last. 14 And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. I encourage all of you reading todays message to first read Lamentations 3:14-26. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. And when Gods judgment on our sin came crashing down on Him, He was holding on to you. God created the universe and crystalized His creation with an embedded order. James 1:1-3. And in some of our lives rather than the storm getting better, in spite of all of our prayers. I believe there are three forms of depression: physical depression, mental depression, and spiritual depression. Apostolic. Gods Richest Blessing, Ron. and when your built on the rock, hell can't move you. 8. Other times, however, life gets to be a bitter battle just to stay afloat. He knows theyll be telling the Romans to crucify Him, but to release a man guilty of insurrection. For Paul said, I perceive that it would be life threatening if you set sail right now. But the captain disregarded what Paul had to say. I have grown tired and unsure of myself and my abilities to bring company back to a state of success..at any rate I drove down to a shady spot under a tree to pray(overwhelmed today) and the song came on k love about hold on to him who's holding on to you..this is playing the same time as I read your post, and has bought me much encouragement in a time of great need! We depend on His goodness and that keeps us from fainting. We desperately need God to teach us. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. Please God, help us all! Look to the Lord. You may say, holding on is easy when the problem has not arrived. The Bible does not tell us why some people today are saved from tragic accidents and others arent. *I must go to my seat less I keep you too long, but you know when the storms of life are raging its easier said than done to be of good cheer. They sang and prayed until God shook the jail house. You will be hated by all for My Names sake. However, if we look to ourselves or at the beast, whatever that may be, then we will always feel weak, helpless, and afraid.Like the grandfather, who was an excellent rider, our heavenly Father is even greater. Not only must we see God, we must also seek His goodness. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. What Has Jesus Called Us To Do. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? ! They did not faint while they were in jail. It takes a patience that you and I dont have. Even with that, we need Gods plain path. The Apollo 13 Spacecraft Commander James Lovell quoted those now famous lines, Houston, we have a problem. The mission had a lot of issues, but Lovell was talking to his command center for direction. 12. When the clouds seem to be blocking our Fathers face, when all of our relationships are being dragged through a valley, when we hear of a relative diagnosed with Alzheimers, we need the security of electing grace. When you see God, you have seen everything. Thank you for All you do! In our weakness, the Lords strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). We desperately need God to teach us. My mortgage is behind, my si5lost her job and we have mo money to pay the mortgage. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion. Please check out my latest Episode of #StayEncouraged Stop, Pause and Pray. And it kept on raging. It may take some time, maybe even a lifetime, but He will come through on His promises, all God want us to do is trust Him enough to keep holding on. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. David knew where his help came from. Sometimes the outside world assumes that because we claim to know God personally that we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. I reminded her of the care of her church family and the love of Christ for her. So, with boulders the size of Volkswagens crashing down around him, he stood his ground and held the rope. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out. God bless you! As her parents helped her onto the horse, she cried, What do I do? Job 1:6-12. I read a story about a little girl who was very nervous at the prospect of her first horseback ride, even though she was to be perched behind her grandfather who was an excellent rider. In other words, Lamentations was written during a rather hard, sad, and depressing time for Israel. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I am in desperate need of secure (or any kind of) employment. And the problems just kept on coming. RELP Episode 71 Vital Steps Before Implementing Change, 8 Powerful Questions Leaders Should Frequently Ask, RELP Episode 70 Solving a Problem Matter of Perspective, 7 Healthy Organization Characteristics Observed by Good and Bad Experience. The life of a believer is not always rosy. Written by Rev. we are not ready to launch out right now; But because they refused to listen they launched out to soon. They asked Jesus about it. And before he could really come to grips with the first and second problem, he was then assaulted by a third one. What we must do is prepare for God as our Refuge. That teaching and leading is our Refuge. It was a wind of great fury that came out of the Northeast. Thus he says in verse 13, I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Paul was in the same boat that the captain was in. October 8, 2017 Posted by Rev Marvin Moss Sermons. Having trouble logging into your account? Verses 11-12, Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. Im so excited about starting this series today! Paul says (Romans 14:1) that we should receive one who is weak in the faith. You must see Him as everything to you and recognize that His mercy endures forever. ", Psalm 30:5 says, "Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.". I want you to hear this message today and I want you to understand it clearly! But God spoke peace to Him and said, be strong and very courageous. Joshua did not grow weak and say, I cant do this. Instead he was courageous. hell can't hurt you. Christian/Church Of Christ. So Satan answered the LORD and said, From going to and fro on the earth, All Rights Reserved. 1970 Parker Road 12. Thank you so much for your prayers. Genesis 32:22-29, Denomination: Just hold on to me, Darlin, just hold on to me.This story reminds me of the familiar saying, When youre at the end of the rope, hold onto your faith. Thats easier said than done unless you realize that the object of your faith is a personJesus Christ. Seventh-Day Adventist, Its good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get up again? Those life experiences brought us to our knees but rather than giving up, we looked up, God has to give patience, and He does so through the learning process. read more, Scripture: I have pulled back from the people in the church I attend and this had caused me to feel isolated and neglected. He will cause the lightening to flash even more and the thunder to roll even more. Scripture: When you see God, the enemy threats are small. But, these last two years have been the testing of my life. Too often I saw the doctrine through the lens of debate rather than through the lens of worship and trust. Its alright for somebody else to encourage you but maybe they are not going through what you are going through. First thing we can learn is: Now before they set sail from the island of Crete, Paul had already told the captain, I dont think you ought to make this trip, at least not now. Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: There are three that I think are essential if you are to have any degree of success and sanity in this world. It is good to know that when life is overwhelming Gods goodness will give us power to hold on. Luther Barnes and the Red Budd Gospel Choir with Deborah Barnes on lead. Been a horrific two years for us, but we're still alive in the peace that we're still His. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now Im here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it., Hallelujah this morning Im still holding on, I dont care what it looks like, I dont care what people say about me, I dont care how they look at me, by now you should give up, theres nothing left, but Im still holding on to His hand, This lesson takes me to the story of Joseph, Joseph is in Potiphars jail accused of a crime he didnt commit with the promise from the butler that he would remember him when he was free, It actually seems a little hard to believe that the butler, after seeing Joseph's interpretation of the dream come true before his eyes, would actually forget about Joseph's request for a mention to Pharaoh. If you dont have enemies, you will problem learn little about patience; but then we have established that we all have enemies. Paul and Silas would still say, dont faint. February 17, 2008 For more encouraging thoughts, click HERE or visit my devotional site HERE. Peter and the climber were tied into a rope system called a belay. I had to wipe many tears from my eyes. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be . This makes us realize that God is everything. "Unconditional election knocks the wind out of our pride, but it also buoys us up when we feel like we . Why would God show us His Deliverance if we could not run there in the time of trouble? What do you do when the problem is upon you? Peter and the other friend were below. Speaker: As these events (the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.) prefigured the future Final Judgment, which of Jesus warnings do you need to take to heart today? I want to help you today by presenting the Lord to you and showing you what God can do. We trust; we lean; we grab tight as we walk through the valleys, longing and hoping for the day of victory; for another trip to the mountain top; in which we have full confidence will one day come. It is so comforting to think that when I lack the power to hold on to God He is still able to hold me. Like a horse that bucks off a thief, the natural creation comes undone under our rebellion. I'm still holding to his hand You see when I was young, I gave God my hand, And I told him to lead the way. What a lesson for such a hurried society as ours! It is commonly accepted that the prophet Jeremiah is the author of this book and I guess you can say this is fitting when you consider that Jeremiah is known as the weeping/crying prophet. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointedbut you are still I need the community support that God has provided in His church so that when Im feeling weak others can help to hold up my arms. water can't drown you. If we hold on long enough someone is going to come to our rescue. With his nail-pierced. Romans 4:20-22 And you hoped so much that it would soon pass over. No doubt at this point in Davids life, he felt overwhelmed by the constant death threats and violent acts directed at him. Daniel 3-4; Titus 2. Look at how we can receive the peace and rest the Lord has promised us. Lamentations 3:22 NKJV Sadness and depression Held in the nail-pierced hands of the potter Over the last 17 years of walking with Jesus, I have learned that God hasn't wasted a single hurt, disappointment, or tragedy. Jeremiah 17:17 NIV. Romans 4:20-22, Denomination: That's all I had to tell you--- (1) if you find yourself in a storm because you failed to listen; and (2) you launched out to soon; and (3) the storm is lasting to long; don't give up in the storm but hold on and keep your faith. Our Story; Our Pastor; Beliefs; Values; Kids; Students Thank you so much for your post! The empire will send its legions. Note that David proclaims how he saw things through God. Yes, I notice I have a problem but I look to see God. 17 : 22 God is still in control. that storm is still ragging and getting worse. Amen to God's loving and caring people as yourself. Joshua was not blind. prayed for you too. Gods goodness in the land of the living is to escape the enemy by entering Gods presence. This sermon highlights how one can make the best of a bad situation. Sermon One: Living in Sin for Jesus As most of you know by now I went to Indianapolis for a couple of weeks in January to take some classes. Ive never done this before! On June 13, 1999, Peter Terbush was killed by a rockfall in Yosemite. "Still Holding On" Luke 21:16-18 [Jesus was saying to His disciples,] "You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. 11. So in all things, keep God first and let Him deal with your worst. Rather than focusing on the bombs bursting in air, he saw a flag waving in the morning breeze. It seems like all of us are going through some kind of trouble. Remember, the father said that the spirit (demon) in the son would cast him into the fire and into the water trying to destroy him. You see me shaking hands and telling people to hang in there but they dont know what Im going through. Hold On, Im Not Done Yet! Read Luke 21:5-38. No, we must help lift each other up and bear with one another if we are going to overcome. All rights reserved. Truthfully, I believe this to be the case because most people choose to continue to ignore things of the spiritual realm and we do not know how to properly diagnose the problem. Where in Jesus words do you find comfort and hope that can endure through judgment? Please pray for me. And isnt that just like life; sometimes before we can put one problem to rest, you find yourself assaulted by another. Do you know that there is always hope in the Lord? For my face to look pleasing and pretty. God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we dont MESS up what He is SETTING up and it all begins when we hold on to our faith. And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort, KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT! There are many lessons you will learn in life if you pay attention. All Rights Reserved. Joshua held on and did not allow the fear of leadership to keep him from doing his best for God. We both exclaimed those precious promises out loud in the stark and sterile room, tears streaming down our faces: And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified (Romans 8:30). There are some lessons that we can learn from this episode in the life of the apostle Paul that I believe can serve as tools that can/will help us when we encounter our individual storms. Its hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Sarah changed that for me. He will always be your hand in helping you get back up. And now hes on this ship caught up in the midst of a turbulent and life threatening storm; which was more trouble! Surely, Goodness and Mercy will follow you, all the days of your life and you will dwell in Gods House forever. Sermon Text The Power to Hold On 11. Paul decided he would step in at this point and he reminded them that they should have listened to him, for he had warned them before they left Crete not to set sail. I know what it is like to do everything possible to bring Gods gospel to the world, but only have a handful of people listen. And to all who trust in Him, He promises, Not a hair of your head will perish. Jesus is not saying nothing bad will happen to us in this mortal life. Jesus can make this promise because He went through the final judgment already, on our behalf, when He was crucified. He held on because he was holding on to God. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. If I can pray for you, please let me know. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. I say that this spirit is not a spirit that is of the Lord who Himself is of love and joy. Please note that the Psalmist does not engage in strategic planning to defeat the enemy. But God needs somebody in the storm to have faith and say even in the storm, I know its rough and I know its hard but Im coming out! 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I'm here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it." They said I wouldn't make it SERIES: To Live Pentecostal. Morning Worship He knew everything about our frailties and even our sins, but he chose us, came for us, and redeemed us anyway. It was his job to hold the tension in the rope and to catch his climber if he fell. Please pray that God would provide me with the finances to pay off the debts and take care of my bills. If its weighing you down, then it wont let you float like you ought to float. The one thing that I've learnt Church, is that when you've passed through the storm, you'll be a much stronger person.yes? Darryn Zewalk | Official Website of Mr. Had he fainted, he would have slain Saul out of revenge. I imagine, in my finite mind, that Jeremiah would lay down at night and weep over the saddening messages he had to deliver to the people. He has never let one of His children go; not one of them has ever been forsaken. Jesus, when he was in Nazareth at the start of His ministry, announced that He had come to heal the brokenhearted (Luke 4:18); notice that Jesus says to heal. We must also pursue God as our Deliverance. There are those who frequent the pew Sunday after Sunday, who are not listening to a thing that is being preached. I can say though, that "it was good for me that I was afflicted." And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. It Hurts But I'm Still Holding On. I can imagine in my mind Joseph saying Im standing on the promise that you said I would be the head and not the tail, you made me some promises when I was in my fathers house, and Im still holding on to the promise, It's been some dark days and lonely night, I been forgotten, falsely accused but Im still holding on, I just dont believe he brought me this far to leave me now, to leave me here. Whether they are the known or unknown, we still have them. We drift along, sometimes barely holding on to the hand of our Creator. But I cant really criticize the captain too much; if I am to be totally honest, there have been times in my life, when I have departed too soon. We, as the Church, have failed our neighbors. Because Pauls story ended just the way the Lord had promised. You must come to the place where you trust in God and His power. I know I have come a long and still have a long way to go. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. Verses 11-12. Job as you may recall faced a series of problems that came one behind another. The threats of the enemy may sound strong but God causes their threats to be nothing more than idle noise. Encouragement. GETTING FREE That is what I call holding on. When we know that we have a place to go and also someone to go to that can handle life, that keeps us from fainting. I have felt swept here and there by the circumstances of my life. For whatever reason, we like to ignore the subject of sadness and depression I do not understand why that is. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. Lamentations is a rather sad and depressing book. So rather than becoming impatient and reactive over the presence of the enemy we, like David, can be calm knowing that God is near. Its a sign of things to come. Here are some scriptures to encourage you to keep holding on to God. We must grip tightly to our faith in Christ through prayer and mediation on a daily basis Then, whether our day is like a tried old nag or a bucking -bronco, holding on to our faith keeps us in the saddle until the ride is over. It all depends on what you see rather than what grabs your attention. We would visit her whenever we could. But you must remember in the storm once you receive news that God is going to deliver you, the devil will turn up the volume and cause the wind to get louder. He is our All in All. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Share 4. | Site Design by Shaine Freeman. For quite a while now Ive been wondering Courtesy LHM, Still Holding On I. Sarah was crying out the words of Romans 8:30 with me, like a drowning woman holding on to a life preserver. We find Paul in major trouble. You dont know the heartache. I feel like we, today, need to hear this! 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most, Sometimes when you're at the end of your rope you have to learn how to tie the knot and still hold on, Im still holding on Genesis 40: 14-15 Keep on pressing and stay focused on your God given purpose. This ministry cannot be a ministry simply of Ill pray for you we must break away from that! Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. What do I do?Her grandfather said in a reassuring tone, Dont worry about the horse or about how to ride it. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the Beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His Temple. In our sermon last week, we saw Jesus healing the fathers son who had been possessed by an unclean (impure) spirit. When it seemed like there was no hope for the children of Israel, Jeremiah reminded the people that there is always hope in the Lord! Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Yet, I tell you today that there is a spirit of depression and that spirit of depression is growing and spreading like a wildfire in the world today. We fall short in our faith we must overcome this failure. Thanks for commenting. We must learn to actually live and boast in our infirmities not allow the infirmity (weakness) to have the victory over us. God commands us to hold on in order to hold out, Joshua held on and did not allow the fear of leadership to keep him from doing his best for God. Sermons Podcasts. [If a can put a pen here quickly and tell you, just because you are a child of God does not mean you will not have trouble.]. Bible Popular Verses John 3:16 James 4:7 Psalm 23:1 Romans 8:28 Matthew 6:34 Hebrews 11:1 Philippians 4:13 . Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster. I know that God can do this because I know what He has done for me. The trouble, we realized, was that the disciples did not present Jesus to the father or to the son. Look to the Lord. Today I know that Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This read more, Scripture: June 6, 2010 HOLD ON TO THE SAVIOR'S PROMISE The Lord has promised us rest but He did not promise to take away all of our trouble. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand.. Sermon: I'm Still Holding On | Sermon: I'm Still Holding On Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Text: Psalm 15 Rev. This devotion pairs with this weekends Lutheran Hour sermon, which can be found at lutheranhour.org. If you don't mind this morning; grab a neighbor by the hand and say, "Neighbor, no matter how long or how strong the storm in life is: You will make it! How has God sent people into your life to hold you through disaster or disappointment? read more, Scripture: Part 1 in series Getting Free, a series that looks at growth in the Christian life, this message shows that for a while the struggle with sin continues to play a part in the life of a person even after coming to faith in Christ. He saw Gods goodness on the battle field. Thus he prayed. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. Thank you deeply for being used of God!~. And as it neared towards the end of this series of days, some say day thirteen, Paul realized that the men had reached a state of hopelessness. I tell those that are depressed in spirit brokenhearted and sad you are not weak. He will bring you into His new creation. 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