Show Notes
June 21, 2026 John Elmore Psalm 34
Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can’t be borrowed from someone else’s story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David’s testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He’s done and resting in the promise of eternal life.
Testify to others about Jesus Ask God for answers Seek the Lord and peace Trust God with your troubles Endure afflictions because of Christ
Life Group Discussion: If you really believed someone’s eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week? Is there an area of your life right now where you’re tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God? What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week? When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him? As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?
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