2 Samuel 22:1-50

Introduction: Are you facing some “Tough Times”? It seems like most everybody is having unresolved conflicts, irreconcilable problems, and heartbreaking disappointments. You too? Well what do we do, “In Times like These”? The writer of 2nd Samuel (writing from a prophetic point of view) describes the multifaceted life of King David. Up in age, perhaps late 70’s or early 80’s, and after facing almost immediate death from the hand of the giant Ishbibenob, not to mention the mad-man Saul, the king offered worship and praise to his GREAT God! Learning from his example, we too can experience these (3) life changing decisions.

1. In Times like These, we need to know, “WHERE to GO!” (2 Sam 22:3)

“And David spake unto the Lord in the words of this song….The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.”

• In times like these, Where do we go? To our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.
• In times like these, Why? Because He’s able to deliver us, calm our storm, heal our bodies, and give us strength.

2. In Times like These, we need to know,” WHAT to DO!” (2 Sam 22:3)

“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou saves me from violence.”

• In times like these, put our our TRUST in the Lord. 
• In times like these, REST in Him.

3. In Times like These, we need to know, “WHY to Go to the LORD!” (2 Sam 22:4, 21)

“I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised….The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness.”

• In times like these, He has blessings for those who trust Him
• In times like these, He is worthy to be praised

Conclusion: While we can’t help the “Times,” we can help our response to the “Times.” Are we going to complain? Be bitter? Be depressed? Or are we going to call upon the Lord and trust in Him?