What Have I Become? “I have become like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge.” Psalm 71:7 Is my hope in the things of this world or the Sovereign Lord? (V5) Does my confidence rest in me or God? (V5) Do I rely on a religion about God or a relationship with…
That’s My King “Endow the King…” Psalm 72:1 He: Judges with righteousness (V2) Defends the afflicted (V4) Saves the children of the needy (V4) Endures as long as the sun and moon (V5) Rules from sea to sea (V8) Delivers the needy who cries out (V12) Has compassion on the weak (V13) Rescues from oppression…
It is Good to be Near God “When I tried to understand all this it was oppressive to me.” Psalm 73:16 Overcoming the Oppression of Envy, Grief, and Bitterness: Go to God. Do the things of God. Spend time with the people of God. His sanctuary, His ways, and His people are our source of…
Rewind Until You Get Relief “But you, God, are my king from old.” Psalm 74:12 When God is silent and you are in deep anguish get your questions out then press rewind. Get alone with God: Rewind your mind to the great acts of God throughout history Rewind what God had done for you. Rewind…
It’s All in the Name …for Your Name is near… Psalm 75:1b Shem (Shame) It means an expression of the essential nature of the name bearer reputation, fame, glory the Name (as designation of God) The Nearness of His Name God is Sovereign- He is the Boss, subject to no one. (Rom. 9:1-25, Ps. 115:3,135:6) God…
God’s Divine Work “You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?” Psalm 76:7 God divinely allows or causes things to happen. His will will be accomplished, with or without my cooperation. Our response to God’s divine work can cause us to: Question God Ex.5:1 Dig our heels in…