Deep Water
David Wilkerson's sermon 'Deep Water' emphasizes the importance of calling on God for deliverance in times of overwhelming trouble and despair.
David Wilkerson's sermon 'Deep Water' emphasizes the desperate plea for God's rescue in times of overwhelming trouble and sin. He reflects on the imagery of sinking in deep mire and the feeling of being flooded by life's challenges, urging believers to call out to God for deliverance and mercy. Wilkerson highlights the importance of acknowledging our weaknesses and the need for divine intervention, encouraging the faithful to trust in God's timely help and compassion.
Text
"I sink in deep mire,
Where there is no standing;
I have come into deep waters,
Where floods overflow me"
(Psalm 69:2).
Save me, O God,
For my soul is being flooded
With foolishness.
My sins are not hidden from Thee.
I am sinking
With no place to stand;
I am in deep water.
Floods overflow me;
I wait for God to rescue me.
My throat is dry
From calling on Him.
I weep and chasten my soul,
Mocking my own weakness.
Hear me speedily, God,
And don't hide your face.
I need a comforter:
Turn to me with tender mercy.
Deliver me out of this mire.
Let me not sink.
Save me from this deep water:
I am in real trouble--
Danger.
Don't let the deep swallow me up.
Let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
Make haste, O God,
Tarry not;
You are my help
And deliverer.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Understanding deep waters in our lives - Recognizing the floods of sin and despair - The importance of calling out to God
- II points: - The nature of God's mercy - How God responds to our cries for help - The promise of deliverance
- III points: - The role of faith in times of trouble - Finding strength in weakness - The power of waiting on God
- IV points: - Practical steps to take when overwhelmed - The significance of community support - Embracing God's timing in our rescue
Key Quotes
“I am sinking with no place to stand; I am in deep water.” — David Wilkerson
“Save me from this deep water: I am in real trouble--Danger.” — David Wilkerson
“You are my help and deliverer.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Acknowledge your struggles and bring them to God in prayer.
- Seek support from your community during difficult times.
- Trust in God's timing as you wait for His deliverance.