"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD HELPING YOU IN TIMES OF TROUBLE"

"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT GOD HELPING YOU IN TIMES OF TROUBLE"

Psalm 27:5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

Some explanatory thoughts, application, questions and a prayer:

King David is believed to be the author of this particular Psalm. He was not stranger to trouble, nor was he any stranger to the help that God would give him when he found himself in trouble. Here he explains how God would help in times of trouble.

1. God's people do experience times of trouble.
Psalm 27:5 5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

Jesus told us about the trouble we could expect.
John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

And, so did Paul.
2nd Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

As did Peter.
1st Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

2. God will act on His people's behalf during times of trouble.
Psalm 27:5 5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

David defines what God would do for him, and it's what God will do for you also as you put your faith in Him, and act on His Word to you. There are 4 things that David mentions here.

(1) God will help you in the time of trouble.

(2) He shall hide you in His pavilion

(3) In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide you.

(4) He shall set you high upon a rock.

3. Putting this into application for us today.

Here's how this verse reads in the NLT
Psalm 27:5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Trouble will come to the believer.
You are either just coming out of trouble.
Or you are getting ready to experience some trouble.

In either case, one thing remains constant.
And that is the promise of God towards you.

Look again at what God says He will do for you,
Psalm 27:5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

He will conceal you when troubles come.
He will Hide you in His sanctuary.
He will place you out of reach on a high rock,

For us today as New Testament believers this means that God will do all of these things for us in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, and our helper the Holy Spirit.

He is with you to help you, and He will speak to you through His Word, or perhaps through a friends love and care.
Maybe it will be when you are at church, and the Word is being taught and it strikes you as if it was written just for you.

God will confirm His help to You, and guide you as to what to do, and when to do it.
It's important to just stay tuned in, and to listen to Him, and respond in obedience.

Some questions:

1. Are you going through a time of trouble right now?

2. If you are will you please take the time to read and meditate on this verse?

3. Also, will you ask the Lord just exactly what He wants you to do at this time?

4. It's important once He speaks to you to respond in obedience.

5. Will you in faith right now thank Him in advance of the fact that He is faithful and He is going to help you?

A prayer:

Father how wonderfully comforting are Your Psalms to our souls. Thank You for giving them to us. We can and do find such comfort and guidance in and through them. We pray for ourselves if we are in some trouble at this time, and we pray for those we know who may be in trouble that they would find You helping them.
Perhaps You would have us share this verse with them, and pray with them.
Thank You Lord.
In Jesus name. Amen

Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.