Text:
Psalm 40:1-5
Topic:
Divulgence from psalms
This will be done with the following headings:
Background
He
awaited and sought
God
responded
God’s
attributes/doings
Psalmist’s
reaction-the challenge
Background
Psalm is a collection of songs and poems written by inspiration of the Holy Spirit by many human authors, some of which are King David, Asaph, Sons of korah, King Solomon, Moses, Heman and Ethnan. According to scholars psalms was canonized (written, compiled and edited as led by the spirit) for about one thousand years (1000).our psalms of reference is said to be prophetic talking about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and was written by kind David.
He
awaited and sought
The
first thing observed in the referenced psalm is the fact that the psalmist
waited and sought the Lord and he did that patiently Vs.1, the writer of this
psalm is known to waiting and seeking God psalm 42:1 as the deer pants after
the water…However as good and godly it is to wait some verses latter tells us
some of the reasons why he waited and why we also wait today:
Troubles surround me Vs.12,
John 16:33
My sin pile up so high Vs.12, Is.1:18, CAC GHB 490
I can’t see my way out Vs.12, Prov3:5
I lost courage Vs. 12, 1 Sam.30:6
Many people try to destroy me Vs. 14
Many take delight in my trouble Vs.14
God
responded
He
turned and heard my cry Vs.1 psalms 61:1
He
lifted me out of the pit of despair vs.2 1 Sam. 2:8
He
set my feet on the solid ground Vs.2
He
has given me a new song Vs.3 prayer
Many will be amazed and put their trust in Him Vs.3
God’s
attributes/doings
You
have no equal Vs.5, 1 Sam.2:2 Hannah sang there is none beside thee…
You take no desire in sacrifice/offerings Vs.6 but in a sacrificed life 1 Sam.15:22, Rom.12:1
Psalmist’s
reaction-the challenge
Doing
God’s will Vs.8,having his instruction written in our heart, telling also about
him to people 9-11,telling His justice, faithfulness, saving power, unfailing
love.
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