In what ways can we trust God during our own "pit" experiences? Facing the Pit: Psalm 40:1-3 “I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” Trust God by Waiting Expectantly • Waiting in Scripture is active hope (Isaiah 40:31; Lamentations 3:25). • Even when He seems silent, He is bending toward His child—“He inclined to me.” Trust God by Crying Out Honestly • David “cried.” Real lament invites divine intervention (Psalm 62:8). • God records every tear (Psalm 56:8). Trust God to Act Completely, Not Partially • “Lifted” and “set” show total rescue. • He finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6). Trust God’s Timing for Solid Ground • Moving from mud to rock can be a process. • Let Him direct each step (Proverbs 3:5-6). Trust God to Give You a New Song • Deliverance births worship impossible without the pit. • Your praise becomes comfort to others (2 Colossians 1:3-4). Trust God to Use Your Story for Others’ Salvation • “Many will see… and put their trust in the LORD.” • Joseph’s dungeon became Egypt’s doorway to life (Genesis 50:20). Practical Steps in Today’s Pits 1. Journal daily evidences of His nearness. 2. Replace self-talk with Scripture—read Psalm 40 aloud. 3. Serve someone else; compassion thrives in confined places. 4. Memorize a “rock” verse (e.g., Psalm 27:13-14) and recite it when the mud grips. 5. Share the new song when He brings you out; don’t hoard the miracle. Closing Thought The God who turns graves into gardens can turn any pit into a platform for His glory. |
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