MORNING MANNA            2-12-21

I. YOUR PRESENT PROBLEM – “the day of trouble”
This opens the door to a vast array of thoughts. Based on experience, observation, and scriptures we know that troubles are to be expected, that they come in many forms, and can come in different degrees of severity.

II. YOUR PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER – “And call upon me”
God’s throne of grace is always available (Heb. 4:16) and He is able to meet every need (Phil. 4:19). So, if you are —
— perplexed, ask for wisdom.
— enslaved, ask for deliverance.
— weak, ask for strength.
— guilty, ask for pardon.
— in darkness, ask for light.
— miserable, ask for comfort.
— fearful, ask for courage.
The nature of your problem makes no difference. God is able ( Eph. 3:20).

III. YOUR PROVISION – “I will deliver thee”
Here is a precious promise that pictures the prospect of prayer. While we can’t dictate the time, means, or manner of deliverance we can depend upon God to answer at the time and in the way that is best. Notice the —
— Speaker -“I will”. This promise comes from God who cannot lie – the One who has all power, is infinitely wise, and has never failed.
— Subject – “deliver”. God knows what we need and provides it. He does more than just give us a pat on the back or a word of cheer. He delivers us!
— Self – “you”.God takes a personal interest in each of us. You will never meet a person He doesn’t love, nor see a need He can’t meet, if we trust Him.

IV. YOUR PROSPECT – “And thou shalt glorify me”. How about that? The very purpose for which we were created and the reason why we exist will be realized when we obey God by calling upon Him in our day of trouble. And that is of far greater importance than us getting our needs met. When we pray as we should it gives God the opportunity to show Himself strong on our behalf. Not only is our need met, our Lord is magnified and we are satisfied. Shall we then not pray? I’m praying that you will, – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346