THREE STAGES IN CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE.<\/p>\n
Psa_27:5.<\/p>\n
Introduction.<\/p>\n
Time of Trouble. This message is for a time of trouble. Surely there never was such a time of trouble as in our day.<\/p>\n
Eastern Custom.<\/p>\n
1. This verse has always been beloved, but more so since understanding the Eastern custom behind it.<\/p>\n
2. Sheik of a tribe has a position of importance.<\/p>\n
3. On deciding to camp, the first care of tribe is to secure a suitable site to pitch the Chief’s tent. They desire a wee mound or hillock, but if not, will make one by horse or camel saddles.<\/p>\n
4. His tent would be pitched on the mound over the rock, and a pavilion erected outside, and leading up to the tent.<\/p>\n
5. Any in distress would approach the Chief’s tent-<\/p>\n
a. Lift the curtain and enter the pavilion.<\/p>\n
b. If favoured and invited, passed into the tent, i.e., tabernacle.<\/p>\n
c. If chief desired to specially honour, would invite to take the rock, the seat of honour, his own seat.<\/p>\n
I. God First. God’s Desire.<\/p>\n
1. You see their first concern was for their chief.<\/p>\n
2. Ah, God comes second, or even last, in the thoughts of many.<\/p>\n
3. Striking. The Jews on returning from Babylon, their first act was to erect the Altar before they troubled to erect their own dwellings.<\/p>\n
II. God’s Magnanimity.<\/p>\n
1. Some only seek the Lord when trouble comes.<\/p>\n
2. Trouble compels them to think and seek Him.<\/p>\n
3. It does seem mean to use the Lord like an umbrella- make use of Him only for rainy days.<\/p>\n
4. But see how graciously He treats such when they come to Him.<\/p>\n
5. He not only receives, but is prepared to honour, as the Psalmist points out.<\/p>\n
III. Three Stages in Christian Experience.<\/p>\n
1. Pavilion Christians.<\/p>\n
a. Safe from pursuers and from danger.<\/p>\n
b. Place of feasting (1Ki_20:12, 1Ki_20:16).<\/p>\n
c. But "go on." Do not make a goal of the starting point.<\/p>\n
d. You can press on to the Holy Place from the Court.<\/p>\n
2. Tabernacle Christians.<\/p>\n
a. A stage further.<\/p>\n
b. A closer intimacy.<\/p>\n
c. Treated as one of the family.<\/p>\n
3. Rock Christians.<\/p>\n
a. Promise for the overcomers.<\/p>\n
b. He will make you an overcomer now.<\/p>\n
c. It is not only the seat of honour, but of victory.<\/p>\n
IV. Purpose of Sorrow.<\/p>\n
1. Every fresh sorrow should lead us to a fresh discovery of God.<\/p>\n
2. And to spiritual advancement.<\/p>\n
V. Why Psalmist not only Was a Follower of the Lord, but Sought a Richer Experience. "You." See previous verse.<\/p>\n
Autor: James Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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