Troy Mills Christian Church
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” (NLT)
Psalm 34: A praise for the time God delivered David from the clutches of the Philistines (1 Samuel 21:10-15, 22:1)
Promises:
- Verse 4–delivered from their fears
- Verses 6, 17–saved from trouble
- Verse 7–angels encamped around them
- Verse 9–needs supplied
- Verse 12–abundant life
- Verse 15–prayers heard
- Verse 18–comfort them/us with His presence
- Verse 22–redeems them
Conditions or what it means to live in the fear of the Lord. We should view “conditions” as a “way of life” rather than a “to do list” for God’s blessings.
- Verse 4, 10–seek the Lord
- Verse 6–cry out to the Lord
- Verse 7, 9–draw close to the Lord
- Verse 13, keep our tongues from lying
- Verse 14–remain separate from evil
- Verse 14–do good and pursue peace
- Verse 18–maintain a contrite heart
- Verse 22–become a servant of the Lord
In Pursuit! 