“Go Beyond”- The Lifestyle & Example of David’s Kingdom Work “Living Like Your Days are in God’s Hands” (Billy Russell, 10/13/19)

2019-11-07

“Go Beyond”- The Lifestyle & Example of David’s Kingdom Work “Living Like Your Days are in God’s Hands” “But I trust in you, LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.” (- David, Ps. 31:14-16, NIV) Do you recognize your days are in God’s hands? A Living Beyond Us lifestyle begins with a godly perspective...

“Go Beyond”- The Lifestyle & Example of David’s Kingdom Work

“Living Like Your Days are in God’s Hands”

“But I trust in you, LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.” (- David, Ps. 31:14-16, NIV)

Do you recognize your days are in God’s hands? A Living Beyond Us lifestyle begins with a godly perspective on our lives and times. As we

see our live’s in God’s hands, we can release control to Him, and fully embrace participating in the Kingdom work He has for us to do in our time.

Despite circumstances, humbly confess- “But I trust in you, LORD....”

Though his situation was daunting, David put his confidence in God.

David’s reality was construed through his belief in God (more than his trials).

David defined his life by a formidable faith (in the face of fear and fury).

Unleash the power of public profession- “I say, ‘You are my God....’”

Why is it David felt assured in his close relationship with God?

His profession of trust is in YHWH (God’s covenant name given to Moses):

God reveals Himself and keeps His word/covenant.

God was, is, and would forever be- sovereignly trustworthy.

David’s declarative profession- “You are my God” (v.14) means “right

now in this very moment of trial in my life, I trust You!”

Twin truths to consider: “My times are in your hands...” (v.15):

Our days have limits- times, seasons, and situations change.

Our live’s rest in God’s hands- He is unchanging. He sovereignly

watches over us and carries us. Hands big enough to hold you!

David understood that his life and times were in God’s hands.

David’s confidence, despite trials, was in the One who could utterly be

trusted with all the days of his life.

2 Questions to consider: These twin truths lead us to ask two questions:

Are we living out of a life-changing perspective that God can be trusted to see us through these days?
Will we trust God to help us maximize our God-given resources for His purposes?

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