Trouble Won't Trap Me: Escaping Trouble Before It Manifests Problems
By Pastor Steven T. Morrow
Psalm 34:19 – "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."
Introduction: Trouble is Inevitable, But It Doesn’t Have to Control You
Brothers and sisters, one thing is certain in life—trouble is unavoidable. It’s not a question of if, but when. Even Jesus said in John 16:33, "In this world, you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Trouble is not the real issue; the problem arises when we allow trouble to transform into something greater—problems that control our lives.
Some kinds of trouble bring depression, and that depression can manifest into a deeper problem. Before we know it, we lose our joy, our peace, and even our hope. But let me tell you today—trouble won’t trap you!
Trouble is Like an Escape Room
Imagine you’re in an escape room game. The objective is to move through the challenges and find your way out. If you stay in one room too long, the game becomes more difficult. In the same way, when we remain stuck in trouble, it can evolve into something that holds us captive:
A bad relationship can turn into emotional trauma.
A financial struggle can create a poverty mindset.
A moment of sadness can become deep depression.
But here’s the good news—God never leaves us trapped in a room we can’t escape from! He provides the way out through His Word, His Spirit, and His promises. The question is: Are you moving forward, or are you allowing trouble to trap you?
I. Trouble is Real, But Jesus is More Real
Psalm 34:19 – "Many are the afflictions of the righteous..."
John 16:33 – "In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
Affliction is trouble in its heaviest form. Trouble is like a storm—you can still move forward. But affliction? It presses you down, making it feel impossible to escape.
The Two Kinds of Trouble:
Trouble That Comes to You – Sometimes, we don’t invite trouble; it finds us.
Financial hardship
Unexpected sickness
Betrayal by loved ones
Biblical Example: Job – Job didn’t choose trouble; it found him. But he endured, and God restored him!
Trouble We Choose to Live In – Some people don’t just go through trouble; they stay in it.
Remaining in toxic relationships
Repeating financial mismanagement
Entertaining drama and negativity
Proverbs 26:11 – "As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly."
Key Point: Some people are not trapped in trouble—they are attached to it.
II. Trouble is Temporary, But God’s Promises Are Forever
Psalm 34:19 – "...but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."
2 Corinthians 4:17 – "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
1. Trouble Has an Expiration Date
No matter how bad it seems, trouble won’t last forever.
The word delivereth is a continuous action—meaning God keeps delivering!
2. Deliverance is Like Rain: Washing Away Trouble
Just as rain purifies the air, God’s deliverance washes away burdens. After a storm, the air is fresh, and new growth begins. In the same way, God refreshes and restores us!
Isaiah 43:19 – "Behold, I will do a new thing..."
Declaration: Trouble won’t trap me—God’s deliverance is washing me clean!
III. No Trouble, No Breakthrough!
Psalm 34:19 – "...but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."
There is no breakthrough without a battle, no testimony without a test! Every hardship is not meant to break you—it’s meant to push you into your breakthrough!
Biblical Examples of Trouble Leading to Breakthrough:
Joseph had to go through the pit before reaching the palace.
Job had to endure loss before receiving double for his trouble.
Jesus had to go to the cross before rising in victory!
Somebody shout—NO TROUBLE, NO BREAKTHROUGH!
The scripture doesn’t say maybe the Lord will deliver us. It says He will deliver us out of them ALL! That means every storm, every affliction, every battle—GOD BRINGS YOU OUT!
The trouble was temporary, but the breakthrough is permanent!
The storm was strong, but our Deliverer is STRONGER!
Final Thought: If you’ve been in trouble, get ready for your breakthrough!
Somebody praise God—because BREAKTHROUGH is here!
Closing Thought: God’s Deliverance is Our Reality!
Trouble may last for a moment, but God’s promise lasts for eternity.
Your suffering is temporary, but your breakthrough is permanent.
Affliction may press me, but it won’t break me, because I KNOW God will deliver me!
Somebody shout—TROUBLE WON’T TRAP ME!
Final Call to Action:
Are you ready to escape the trouble that has tried to trap you? Are you willing to walk out of the cycles of stress, dysfunction, and pain? The Lord is your Deliverer, and today is your day of freedom! Drop a "Trouble Won’t Trap Me!" in the comments and let’s stand in faith together!
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