September 28, 2022
A Firm Foundation #
Psalm 11 Introduction A foundation, is something that must be solid, in order to build a building that will not fail in the severe storms that life may throw at us. You will face storms.
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
I. Feelings expressed (1-2) #
Causes of temptation to question your safety.
A. Carnality #
2Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
- Faith sees what others cannot see.
B. Concern #
C. Compassion #
- Job’s wife is often criticized for her statement, “Curse God and die.”
- It probably was a statement made out of compassion!
II. Foundation shaken (3) #
A. Focus on the problem #
Matt. 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
B. Forsaking of God's Word #
- When you neglect the Word of God, your thoughts will not be turned toward God.
- The world, and life pushes you away from God.
C. Forgetting God is in Control #
- Your faith will be shaken to the very foundation, if you forget God is in control.
i.God is not surprised by anything #
ii.God is always knows what to do #
III. Facts to build upon (4-7) #
A. The LORD is holy (4) #
i.God will NEVER do you wrong! #
ii.God will NEVER make a mistake #
B. The LORD is high (4) “throne is in heaven” #
i.Sitting in Heaven, Best seat in the house! #
ii.Throne represents power #
C. The LORD Heeds his children (4-5, 7) #
i.Sees (4) “his eyes behold, his eyelids try” #
ii.Tries (5) - the trials, grow our faith, and strengthen #
1 Peter 4:12-16 - Trials fortify our faith!