Common Ground Rondebosch A Broken Legacy (2) - Stephen van Rhyn
Oct 7, 2025
Stephen van Rhyn delves into David's flight from Absalom, exploring the wilderness backdrop of Psalm 63. He contrasts typical responses to hardship with David's focus on seeking God instead of mere rescue. The sermon emphasizes the richness of experiencing God's love as more fulfilling than life itself. Illustrating the difference between knowing and experiencing a father's love, Stephen shares practical ways, like breath prayers, to deepen one's connection with God. He concludes with a reminder of true identity and trust in divine justice.
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Run To God In Crisis
- David runs to God in crisis rather than away or to distractions.
- Seeking God first reframes pain into reliance, not merely relief.
Name And Replace Your Escapes
- Identify your escape habits when life gets hard and name them.
- Stop defaulting to numbing behaviours and choose where you will find refuge deliberately.
Seek God For God
- David seeks God for God, not only for rescue or comfort.
- His longing springs from prior, tasted experiences of God's goodness.
