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Introduction* Where do we turn in times of trouble? + We should be turning to God. * We must put our trust in God. + II Chronicles 16:7 + II Kings 16; Isaiah 7 + If we look to ourselves rather than God, the outcome will not be good. + Isaiah 39; II Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s mistake + II Kings 17:3-6 – King Hoshea + It is foolish to look to man for protection. + Hardship builds character and trust in God.

Psalm 91* Psalm 91:1-2 – We should have an intimate relationship with God. * Psalms 91:3-4 – Compare Job’s hardships and challenges. * Psalms 91:5-6 – God will protect you whether you see it coming or not. * Psalms 91:7-8 – See Joshua 23:10. * Psalms 91:9-10 * Psalms 91:11-13 – See Luke 4:10-11. Satan uses this verse when tempting Christ. * Psalms 91:14-16 – God is not promising there will not be trouble, but that He will be with us when that trouble does come.

Applications* Trust in God’s protection. * Obedience to God is crucial to receiving God’s peace and protection. * God’s protection goes beyond the physical.

Conclusion* See II Kings 6:16-17. God opened the eyes of Elisha’s servant so he could see God’s protection.