A Stable Word in an Unstable
World:
“We Will Not Fear”
Patuxent Presbyterian Church
California, Maryland
Sunday 26 April 2020
Rev. Robert Bayley, Interim Pastor
Scriptures:
Psalm 23
Mark 4:35-41
Psalm 46
Stability: from
Latin ‘to stand’ = to be firm, constant, steadfast, fixed, lit. ‘to be able to
stand.’
Q: What do we need in order ‘to be able to
stand’ during this time of a global pandemic?
God’s stable
Word to us in this unstable time: The promise of PRESENCE – Psalm 23
Where we are -
a pandemic: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death,….”
How we can
respond - “…I will fear no evil…”
The basis for
our response - “…for you are with me…”
Q: Of what are you most afraid during this
unprecedented time of a global pandemic?
E.g. – catching
the virus; dying from the virus; loss of a loved one to the virus; loss of
income.
God’s stable
Word to us in an unstable world: The promise of POWER – Mark 4:35-41
Where we are,
on an unsure journey – “’…don’t you care if we drown?...’ ‘Why are you afraid?’”
How we can
respond – “’Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him.’”
The basis for
our response – “’Quiet (peace KJV)) be still!’” - Jesus
Q: Where do you feel most unstable, in need of
strength during this time of a global pandemic?
E.g. –
emotional, mental, spiritual or physical weakness.
God’s stable
Word to us in an unstable world: The promise of PEACE – Psalm 46
Where we are, in
a world of upheaval: “…though the earth give way…”
How we can
respond - “Therefore we will not fear…”
The basis for
our response – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Q: In what area of your existence during this
pandemic do you most need to hear Jesus speaking stability, peace and quiet?
E.g. –
emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, relational, occupational turmoil.
MONDAY MORNING
In these three
areas, presence, power and peace, how do you see Jesus bringing stability into
your life during this global pandemic?
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