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There are different things people do to find comfort when they're feeling down. Some people just try to get away and spend some time by themselves. For some, they comfort themselves with their favorite food or drinks. What do you do when you just need a little respite from your troubles? In today's message, Pastor Malcolm urges you to turn to the Lord so that you can find comfort in. It's not that your favorite food or a little walk outside can't do good, but nothing can do what God can do for your soul.

Pastor Malcolm Wild discusses the burden of sin and the importance of seeking God’s mercy and forgiveness. He emphasizes that acknowledging one’s sins and bringing them to God in confession is crucial for finding peace and freedom from guilt. David’s experience in Psalm 40 serves as a reminder that God is always ready to forgive and cleanse those who seek Him.

Psalm 40 is a prophecy about Jesus Christ, highlighting His delight in doing God’s will and His submission to the Father. The psalm emphasizes the importance of genuine worship and obedience, contrasting it with empty rituals. It also encourages believers to find joy and peace in submitting to God’s will, as exemplified by Jesus.

David, suffering from a loathsome disease, cries out to God, acknowledging his sin and its consequences. He expresses his hope in God’s salvation and asks for deliverance from his adversaries. The psalm transitions to a messianic prophecy, referencing Jesus’ resurrection and the fulfillment of God’s promises.

Pastor Malcolm emphasizes the importance of resting in the Lord and committing one’s way to Him, even in challenging situations. He cautions against anger and wrath, highlighting that these are works of the flesh and not in line with the character of Christ. Instead, Pastor Malcolm encourages walking in the Spirit, which produces love, joy, peace, and other positive qualities.

Pastor Malcolm discusses the contrast between worldly pleasures and the fulfillment found in God, emphasizing the importance of seeking God’s righteousness and loving kindness; as they provide true satisfaction and abundance. David’s Psalms highlight the vastness of God’s mercy and the importance of trusting in Him, even amidst the wickedness and deceit in the world.

The psalms were written thousands of years before Jesus was born, but still, they describe Him to the "T". It's pretty amazing that we can look at these works of poetry written by King David, long before Jesus ever walked the earth and still see him clearly in them. Pastor Malcolm points out to you in today's message that these Psalms weren't just poetry, but that they were prophecy. David's saying of Jesus' sacrifice long before the cross, and you can join in that same song today with the work of the cross completed.

Being at a sporting event can be a lot of fun, especially if your team's winning. The excitement of the crowd is palpable sometimes. You really get this sense of unity between you and the team and all the other fans that are there. It's pretty exciting, to be honest. Well, in his message today, Past Malcolm shares with you that even the most unified experience at a sporting event pales in comparison to the unity you can share with the body of Christ. There's nothing like what worshiping the Lord with other believers.

When we talk of breaking a horse, what we're really speaking of is breaking it's will. There are all kinds of things that can be used to force a horse into submission, but the best trainers work to bond with the horse and gain its trust. In Today's message, Pastor Malcolm encourages you to trust God as He leads you. When you resist Him and try to do things your own way, you're only making life more difficult for yourself. When you trust God, you'll see that He'll only lead you into what's good for you.

There are a lot of things in this world that could take you out, just like that. You never know whether you might get T-boned by a Mac truck or slip on a wet spot in your kitchen and crack your head open on the tile. Reality is that everyone is going to die somehow. The question is, when will you? In today's message, Pastor Malcolm assures you that you won't go before your time. So while you're here, don't be afraid to serve God. He's not going to bring you home until it's time, and then, you'll be with Him!

When a lifeguard saves someone from drowning, it's necessary for that person to completely submit his or her life into the hands of the lifeguard. It makes it nearly impossible for a lifeguard to rescue someone who is thrashing and flailing and just altogether uncooperative. Pastor Malcolm urges you in today's message to submit your life fully to God. How will God work His Will in your life if you're just thrashing and flailing? The key is to submit to Him and cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit.

Think of a small child who just got hurt. Who would he look for first? His mother or father, of course, and with tears rolling down his cheeks, what does he do? He lifts his hands up to his mother or father to be lifted up and find comfort from his pain. Today, Pastor Malcolm points out that the psalms often mention lifting hands toward the Lord as an act of faith. Where do you turn when you go through painful situations? Do you turn to your heavenly Father and reach up your hands to seek His comfort?

Have you ever had a moment when a song caught your ear and you felt instantly moved by it? Somehow, music has a way of doing that. There's something about not really being able to express yourself, but then somehow there's that song that really helps you get out what's in your heart. In his message today, Pastor Malcolm encourages you to look to the book Psalms in the Bible to help you express yourself in prayer to God. There's something about the Psalms that just resonates with your heart.

If today was your final day on this earth, where do you envision your journey leading? Do you think you would enter a void, as some suggest, or perhaps you believe in the possibility of being reborn, shaped by the choices of your past life. Today, Pastor Malcolm mentions that when you leave this world, you will encounter God. Salvation won't hinge on how many good deeds you accomplished, or whether you consider yourself a good person, but only through Jesus Christ. Place your faith in Him.

When we look at the lives of Jesus' followers, it's clear they faced many challenges. Despite spending time with him and witnessing His teachings, the disciples struggled with their expectations of what the Messiah should be. Their understanding of His purpose was limited, impacting not just their lives, but every Christian who lived and ever will live. Today, Pastor Malcolm emphasizes that even when you can't see the full picture of what Jesus is doing, He's continually working on your future.

As parents, you know that your children often ask a lot of questions. They aren't trying to annoy you. They genuinely want to learn more about the world they live in. That sense of wonder exists in everyone. Haven't you ever wondered about your purpose in life? Haven't you ever asked yourself, what else is out there? Today, Pastor Malcolm wants to remind you that life is not random, it is meaningful. The God of the entire universe created you with a significant purpose and He loves you.

Have you ever been in a situation where it seemed like you were miraculously saved from an unsolvable predicament? How did you perceive it? Did you ascribe it to God, or did you see it as just a lucky coincidence? Today, Pastor Malcolm provides the perspective that everything is provided by God. Whether what happened seemed ordinary or not, God's eye is always upon you, and His hand is always working for your good. Don't be embarrassed to say, God help me out in this situation.

When you read about all the gods in the Old Testament, you see a lot of names. And of course, we would never set up an altar to one of them in today's modern culture. But as Pastor Malcolm insightfully points out in today's message, each of those gods represented something, whether it was pride or power or pleasure, those gods were worshiped for what people thought they could provide. So you may not be worshiping that god by name, but you still may be worshiping what he represents?

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten about you? Maybe you've been praying to Him, or maybe not. But it just seems that He must be preoccupied with more important matters or more important people. If so, you need to hear Pastor Malcolm's message today as he delves into the deep feelings experienced by David. Yet, as always in David's psalms, there is more to the story. David trusted that despite how it seemed to him, God was always there for him. And God is always here for you too.

No matter how much scientific knowledge we've gained over the past few millennia, we've only scratched the surface. The vast expanse of space, cannot truly be comprehended. And the design of the simplest living creature still surpasses all human knowledge. Today, Pastor Malcolm marvels at two things: One, the vastness of God's creation; two, that God cares about people. You are made in God's image, and therefore you are more important than anything else in all of His great creation.