Psalms 71:3
David's desire to dwell in God's house, not just to live within His world, but to be in Him, is a model for our own relationship with God.
Chuck Smith emphasizes that God is our ultimate refuge and stronghold, as illustrated by David's desire for intimacy with God, not just dwelling in His presence but making God his home. He describes God as a delightful place of rest and security, where believers can find peace amidst life's storms, knowing they are safe in His embrace. Smith highlights the joy and strength found in continually resorting to God, encouraging believers to seek Him at all times for comfort and support. The sermon illustrates that no one has ever regretted turning to God for refuge.
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"GOD OUR RESORT"
Intro: David's experience in Adullam David's desire to be on intimate terms not only
with but in God. Not only to dwell in the house of the Lord forever but wanted
Lord to be the house. Not lust live within God's world, but in God.
I. GOD WAS TO DAVID A DELIGHTFUL REPOSE "BE THOU MY STRONG HABITATION" BE MY HOUSE AND HOME.
A. What condescension on God's part.
1. The glory of heaven - angel's worship.
B. Man's own house he finds love.
C. A place of rest.
D. Joyful freedom.
E. Intimate knowledge.
1. Knew the Lord as he did the caves.
F. Home a place of tender care. "Take me home"
II. IN GOD PEACEFUL SECURITY "BE THOU MY STRONG HABITATION "MY ROCK OF HABITATION."
A. Enter into Lord we are safe.
1. As Strong as the rock that enfolds us.
a. Blow winds - not slightest movement.
2. Great safety from enemies.
a. David watching Saul's men Eagle.
"No weapon formed against thee shall prosper and every tongue
that riseth against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn."
3. He who keeps thee neither slumbers or sleeps.
III. A PLACE OF CONTINUAL RESORT "WHEREUNTO I MAY CONTINUALLY RESORT."
A. There is joy here.
1. You may come anytime -all the time.
B. There is great comfort.
C. There is great strength.
"They that wait..."
Parable: Young man traded, and sold and prospered.
No man has ever resorted to God in excess.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - GOD WAS TO DAVID A DELIGHTFUL REPOSE - Man's own house he finds love - A place of rest - Joyful freedom - Intimate knowledge - Home a place of tender care
- II points: - IN GOD PEACEFUL SECURITY - Enter into Lord we are safe - He who keeps thee neither slumbers or sleeps
- III points: - A PLACE OF CONTINUAL RESORT - There is joy here - There is great comfort - There is great strength
Key Quotes
“BE THOU MY STRONG HABITATION” — Chuck Smith
“No man has ever resorted to God in excess.” — Chuck Smith
“They that wait...” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We can continually resort to God by acknowledging His presence and availability in our lives.
- God promises that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, and we shall condemn every tongue that rises against us in judgment.
- God's care is tender, and He keeps us safe, neither slumbering nor sleeping.