Thirsting After God: A Youth's Longing and Resilience
The Psalms portray the deep thirst for God's presence amidst challenges. Christian youths are encouraged to seek God fervently, maintain faith in adversity, and testify to His interventions. Through prayer, faith, and sharing testimonies, they can find strength, resilience, and confidence in God’s goodness.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
THIRSTING AFTER GOD Memory verse: Psalm 42:2 Text: Psalm 42: 1-11, 43:1-5, 44:1-26, 45: 1-17
BRIEF BACKGROUND The Psalmist compares the thirsting of his soul after God to the thirsting of a hart (deer) after water. His thirst was not merely for the temple and the ordinances, but for fellowship with God himself. None but those with a personal encounter with God can comprehend with this kind of thirst-for the living God. Take notice that the Psalmist felt abandoned by God during the time of oppression, suffering and discouragement. Despite the difficulties he faced, he stuck himself with God He knew that only in God will he find joy, gladness and happiness.
DESIRING GOD DESPITE DISCOURAGEMENTS Psalm 42: 1-11, 43:1-5, 63:1-2, Matt 5:6, Rev 22:17 Nobody is insulated from situations that are challenging so long as we are still on earth The enemies challenged God in the life of the Psalmist by asking him where is thy God? Is it the case with you? Understand as a Christian youth that when things do not seem to work in your favor, God is working behind the scene for your good
When experiencing moments of cast down 1. 2. 3. Do not Engage in self pity Do not complain Go to God in prayer with supplication and thanksgiving It is at such trying times, we must long to know him deeper in a more intimate way God wants us to crave for more of him in our lives According to Jn 7:37 he is ever ready to satisfy our thirst for Him
QUESTIONS . 1. What should be our longing as Christian youths? 2. What should be our attitude when we are cast down?
DAVIDS PRAYER FOR INTERVENTION IN THE TIME OF CHALLENGES Psalm 44: 1-26, 1Pet 4:12, Ps 34:19, Prov 24:16 In his prayer, the Psalmist expressed the wonderful and great miracles that God did for their fathers. Christian youths must understand the power of sharing the testimonies of God s wonderful works in their lives. God will and has always delivered those that pass- through challenges Ps 34:19. He will be with you in the darkest of times.
When we testify of Gods goodness .. Increases our confidence in God It helps strengthen our faith in God We present God as all powerful
He cares He cares When faced with hard times rather than calling God to awake or asking where is God the Christian youth should Seek divine help Read, study and meditate on God s word Dwell on God (Keep your gaze on Him). Keep your heart pure Ps 44:21 Our God does not sleep, he is eternally awake and his eyes are always open to watch over us Ps 44:26
QUESTIONS 3. Enumerate the impact of sharing God s goodness with others
THE DESCRIPTION OF GOD-THE ETERNAL KING Psalm 45 1-17 It is impossible for man to fully describe God Our text expresses an occasion of a King having a marriage ceremony. The Psalmist also prophetically referred to Christ as King and has been fulfilled. The King who celebrated the marriage has power,riches and wealth. We are called to be loyal and faithfully obey God and His word. All His riches are ours. We are also called to worship God without let or hindrance whatsoever.
How can a Christian youth keep his heart pure always?
