Trust Thru Troubled Times: Follow Faithful Father's Way Out!

Preface:

What happens when obeying God leads to persecution? Jeremiah discovered this firsthand when his prophecy landed him in a life-threatening dungeon. Yet even in the miry darkness, God had a plan.

Tune in to explore how Jeremiah's imprisonment and unlikely rescue can equip us to trust God in dire straits. Learn why God's help may not meet our expectations yet still achieves His purposes.

Apostle Dawn unveils practical applications from Jeremiah's story for enduring unjust hardship with faith and courage in this inspiring audio lesson. Discover how the pit can become a classroom, and its lessons can launch us to greater heights! No matter where walking in obedience lands you, in God's strategy, victory awaits! Our Faithful Father specializes in turning trials into trampolines, propelling prepared disciples from glory to glory!

Introduction:

We sometimes endure hardship and persecution; therefore, let's learn an essential lesson from Jeremiah. Even when he was thrown into a miserable pit and left for dead, Jeremiah continued trusting in God's power to save him. We may face various trials where we feel trapped in despair, but let's not forget that God knows our position and has plans for our rescue, which is on the way!

Our loving Father always has His eye on His children and can prompt others to aid us when we least expect it. The help He sends may not come in our envisioned form, but we must focus on the deliverance rather than questioning the means.

As believers, let's learn to develop patient endurance in affliction, relying on God's faithfulness and Holy Spirit to strengthen us! No pit is too deep for His reach as He promises to lift us out in His timing and, in the process, draw us closer to Himself. Though distress may come at night, joy arrives in the morning. Let's face opposition with courage, keeping our hope fixed on He who is immovable, our eternal King, loving Husband, unfailing Savior!

Outline:

Jeremiah 38:1-4 (Thus says the LORD...for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war)

• Prophets often persecuted for delivering unpopular messages

• People want to kill the messenger

• Requires thick skin and willingness to suffer persecution

Practical Application: As believers, we must be willing to face discomfort or persecution for speaking God's truth. Develop spiritual endurance and rely fully on God.

Jeremiah 38:5-6 (Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon)

• Thrown into a miry dungeon with no water or food

• Left for dead with no concern for his wellbeing

Practical Application: When we face isolated or difficult situations, trust that God will sustain us. Stay connected to him.

Jeremiah 38:7-9 (Ebedmelech went forth out of the king’s house, and spake to the king)

• God always has someone noticing the good works of his servants

• Ebedmelech appeals to the king to rescue Jeremiah

Practical Application: God is watching over us and can prompt others to come to our aid. Remain faithful doing good.

Jeremiah 38:10-11 (Take from hence thirty men with thee...before he die)

• The king commands Ebedmelech to rescue Jeremiah before he dies

Jeremiah 38:12-13 (old cast clouts and rotten rags...so they drew up Jeremiah with cords)

• The rescue plan may not look pretty or elegant

• They lower down old rags and clothes for Jeremiah to grab onto

• What seems messy can still serve God's purpose

Practical Application: Trust God even when the help He sends does not meet our expectations. Focus on the deliverance rather than the delivery.