When Trouble Comes

What do you do when trouble comes? In this message, Apostle Shane Wall reveals a life-changing biblical truth: Stop asking, "Why does God allow trouble?" and start asking, "Why does trouble allow God?" Too often we panic, overthink, or try to solve our problems on our own. But Scripture shows that trouble isn't proof God has abandoned you—it's often the very place where His presence, power, and promises are revealed. To learn more about The Feast of the Lord, visit us online at www.orangeburgchurch.com Here are the author's notes from this week's message: Instead When Trouble Comes *- Instead of asking, “Why does God allow trouble?” *- Ask, “Why does trouble allow God?” *- Trouble never succeeds where God’s promises are believed and acted upon. *- Trouble only allows God to operate where we allow God to operate by our faith and works. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, And delivereth them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 KJV *- It’s not a sign of doubt when the righteous cry out to God for help—from a heart of dependence on Him. *- The cry for God to intervene in our lives resembles that of babies who cannot care for their current needs. Therefore, don’t cry because you don’t want to act. God doesn’t honor the unrighteous when they cry—unless they’re crying out in repentance for salvation. And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭50‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ *- Trouble is not just a problem—it’s an invitation. *- God allows trouble and expects us to call on Him, and when we call Him, He delivers us, and we glorify Him! *- If we remove the call, we remove the deliverance. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬ *- God does not always remove trouble immediately—He first joins you in it. *- His presence in trouble is proof that trouble does not have authority over you. *- Trouble does not determine your outcome—God’s presence does. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭27‬:‭5‬ ‭KJV‬‬ *- Trouble is not where you are exposed—it is where God hides you. *- While others see pressure, God is positioning you. *- While others see trouble, God sees transition. *- When trouble comes, it doesn’t ask for your permission—it demands your attention. *- But instead of giving trouble your attention, give God your immediate response. *- Instead of panic—pray. *- Instead of fear—believe. *- Instead of reacting—respond in faith. *- Trouble reveals what we truly believe about God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV *- All things work together for good, so don’t fire your workers—because trouble does not work against us—it works for us when we love God and stay aligned with His purpose. *- Trouble only defeats those who disconnect from God in the middle of it. *- Trouble came to choose you—but God already chose you. *- Trouble came to define you—but God already defined you. *- Trouble came to stop you—but God already sent you…and He backs you with His power! Lifework Assignment: Pray, “Holy Spirit, help me to always choose Your guidance instead of reacting to trouble.” Expected Behavior: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV *- When trouble comes, don’t lean on your understanding—acknowledge God instead, and He will direct you through it because most times, the only way out is through.