Summer in the Psalms
Psalm 40: Time in the Pit
Values in Our Time in the Pit
- Our in the will result in our .
3 Steps of Recalibration:
- God us.
v.2: He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and a firm place to stand
- God in us.
v.3: He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.
- God our sights on Him.
v.4-5: 4Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. 5Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
- Our from the should us to .
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have opened, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. 7Then I said, “Here I am, I have come, it is written about me in the scroll. 8 I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”
- God’s , , and serve as and the .
11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
13 Be pleased to save me, Lord; come quickly, Lord, to help me.
16-17: 16But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!” 17 But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay