Cast thy burden upon the LORD

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Handcross Baptist Chapel, West SUSSEX. ~~~~ - A prophetic psalm. - Who the verse concerns. - A wonderful statement at the end of the verse. *1/ What this verse concerns - Thy burden. 2/ The direction given concerning it - Cast it upon the LORD. 3/ The promise to those who do so - He shall sustain thee.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the profound truth of casting one's burdens upon the LORD, as revealed in Psalm 55:22, emphasizing that while the righteous—both Christ and His people—bear weighty trials, God sustains them without allowing them to be moved from their faith or covenant. Drawing from Christ's suffering, the betrayal by Judas, and the personal struggles of believers, the message underscores that burdens are not merely removed but carried with divine strength, as seen in Christ's prayer in Gethsemane, Paul's thorn in the flesh, and the daily trials of life. The promise is not deliverance from suffering, but continual support—God's grace sufficient, His presence constant, and His guidance ever available through prayer, community, and the Holy Spirit. The sermon calls believers to trust in God's sustaining power, recognizing that trials are not signs of abandonment but opportunities for deeper dependence, spiritual growth, and faithfulness, ultimately affirming that the Lord will never let the righteous fall.