1. In the Hour of Trial
Revelation 3:10

2. THE HOUR OF TRIAL
Some things are out of our control, Eccl. 9:11-12; Matt. 6:27
Nothing is beyond God’s control, Proverbs 16:33
-Does God know our trials?
-Does God act on our behalf?
-Does God abandon us?
-What Jesus does, Revelation 3:10
-What are we to do? 2

3. YOU ARE NOT ALONE 1 Cor. 10:13; Hebrews 13:5-6
We all suffer because sin is in the world, Genesis 3:16-19
“Various trials” (1 Peter 1:6)
Grief, Eccl. 3:4; Romans 12:15
Health, Job 2:7-8
Emotional, James 5:13
Faith, Acts 5:41
Spiritual, 2 Corinthians 11:22-29
We have brethren who care, pray and encourage us, Romans 12:15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:26 3

4. GOD KNOWS, CARES, SUPPLIES
Psalm 46:1-3
God is righteous and gracious in all His works, Psalm 145:17
The faithful turn to God, Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus in sorrow, Hebrews 5:7-8; Matthew 26:38, 39-44
Divine relief, Luke 22:43-44
Learn from Job to avoid bitterness, Job 16:1-9,11-14,17; 42:1-6 4

5. GOD KNOWS, CARES, SUPPLIES
Psalm 46:1-3
The Lord is near, Psalm 145:18-20 (Rev. 3:10)
To all who call on Him in truth, Psalm 50:15
Deliverance from God (Ebenezer), Samuel 7:7-13
“But I was not delivered!” Tim. 4:16-18 (2 Cor. 12:7-10)
Faith, and finally heaven, is our deliverance! (1 Jno. 5:4-5) 5

6. WHAT ARE WE TO DO? Be still, and know that I am God, Psalm 46:10-11
With godly fear and humility, depend upon God
Faith that God sees and knows far more than we do, that He acts in ways far greater than we can…
Trust His way is right (especially in difficult, stressful and trying times), Romans 8:35-39
Silently submit to Him, Habakkuk 2:20; Psalm 11:4-5; James 1:2-4 6

7. WHAT ARE WE TO DO? Pray, James 5:13-16 Live, James 4:15
Without ceasing, 1 Thess. 5:17
Do not lose heart, Luke 18:1, 8
Live, James 4:15
Live by faith each day, 2 Cor. 5:7
Today is a blessing!
Do not harden your heart or faint because of your trial, Hebrews 3:7-8, 13 6

8. In the hour of trial God is still in control, Hebrews 13:5-6
Submit to Him and depend on Him
God still cares about you, 1 Peter 5:6-7
-Never doubt God’s love for you
You still have a place of service, Matt. 10:42
-Be a blessing in someone else’s life
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