Message Notes

(I) SEVERE TRIALS OF LIFE

1. Oppression of the wicked (Psalm 55:3)

2. Death threats (Psalm 55:4-5)

(II) REACTIONS TO SEVERE TRIALS OF LIFE

1. Initial

a) A complaining spirit ( Psalm 55:2 )

b) Restlessness ( Psalm 55:2 )

c) Fear ( Psalm 55:5 )

d) Strong desire to escape ( Psalm 55:7-8 )

2. Final

a) Choosing to call upon the Lord ( Psalm 55:16 )

b) Determining to pray diligently ( Psalm 55:17 )

(III) DIVINE RESPONSE TO FAITHFUL PRAYER

1. God will hear (Psalm 55:19a)

2. God will redeem (Psalm 55:18)

3. God will afflict the wicked who are unrepentant (Psalm 55:19)

(IV) GREAT EXHORTATION

1. To cast all burdens on the Lord (Psalm 55:22a)

2. To believe that God will sustain (Psalm 55:22b)

3. To trust that God He will never permit the righteous to be moved (Psalm 55:22c)