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2020 is apparently determined to cement its legacy as a complex and frustrating year. A new spike in COVID-19 cases, new lockdowns or restrictions to address those spikes and the uncertainty of the election results are the most recent headlines. And, like many of you, I find myself frustrated and ready to move on from these crazy hamster wheel of a year.
With that in mind, I attended a pastor’s fellowship last week and was blessed when the group sang Martin Luther’s powerful song, “A Mighty Fortress is our God.” Something about a group of church leaders belting out this historic song about the God of the ages in the midst of the a pandemic stirred my soul. And I re-read Psalm 46, which inspired the words of the hymn.
Here is a sermon based on that incredible text, Psalm 46. I hope it is an encouragement to you in this time of frustration and complexity.
Key Points:
- Mission, not Normal
- Disruption, not Interruption
- Resilient, not Wrecked
Key Takeaways:
- Why does this Psalm refer to the God of Jacob? Here’s why.
- Normal – Disruption x Anxiety = Failure
- Mission + Disruption x Resilience = Faithfulness
- Be like duct tape. STICK.