WHAT LIES BENEATH Proverbs 14 13 Psalm 34

WHAT LIES BENEATH Proverbs 14: 13 & Psalm 34: 18

Proverbs 14: 13 & Psalm 34: 19 Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.

Do you have problems you don’t share with others? Do you have things that worry you that you don’t discuss with others? Do you have secret sin in your life?

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Loneliness A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18: 24

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Depression Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. Proverbs 12: 25

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Spiritual Doubts Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, " Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid. “ And Peter answered Him and said, " Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. "

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Spiritual Doubts So He said, " Come. " And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, " Lord, save me!"

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Spiritual Doubts And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand caught him, and said to him, " O you of little faith, why did you doubt? “ Matthew 14: 25 -31

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Spiritual Misunderstandings Let my cry come before You, O Lord; Give me understanding according to Your word. – Psalm 119: 169 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. – Galatians 1: 7

What troubles can hide beneath the surface? Sin Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him? " says the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth? " says the Lord. – Jeremiah 23: 24 Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You. – Psalm 139: 12

Hiding troubles can cause unfaithfulness 1. Unknown troubles find no help from friends. 1. Unknown troubles cannot be taken to God in prayer by others And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 1 John 5: 15

Hiding troubles can cause unfaithfulness 1. Unknown troubles find no help from friends. 1. Unknown troubles cannot be taken to God in prayer by others 2. Unknown troubles cannot find advice from godly friends A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17: 17

Hiding troubles can cause unfaithfulness 2. Unknown troubles cannot be hidden or disguised from God Troubles are hidden from others but not from God The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there any who understand, who seek God. – Psalm 14: 2

Hiding troubles can cause unfaithfulness 2. Unknown troubles cannot be hidden or disguised from God When we hide our troubles from friends and attempt to hide them from God we show our lack of faith and trust in both. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. – James 5: 16

God can heal “hidden” troubles 1. God hears But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. – Psalm 66: 19

God can heal “hidden” troubles 1. God hears 2. God cares Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5: 6 -7

God can heal “hidden” troubles 1. God answers and delivers But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, Hear me in the truth of Your salvation. Deliver me out of the mire, And let me not sink; Let me be delivered from those who hate me, And out of the deep waters. – Psalm 69: 13 -14

God can heal “hidden” troubles 2. God’s answer or answers will be righteous and should give us peace. Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications! In Your faithfulness answer me, And in Your righteousness. – Psalm 143: 1

God can heal “hidden” troubles 2. God’s answer or answers will be righteous and should give us peace. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. – Psalm 34: 18

There is only one way to find rest Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11: 28