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Rescued While Living on the Edge
A. The Psalmist found himself in deep trouble.
1. Evil people rose up against him.
He longed for help while living on the edge.
B. This man of God felt his life was in danger.
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He felt his life was in danger.
“My soul would soon have settled in silence.”
“My foot slips.”
“settled in silence” refers to the world of the dead.
The psalmist felt he was in mortal danger.
How did God rescue his slipping servant?
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God Helped Him (v.
17)
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1. “Unless the Lord had been my help.”
2. Many troubled believers have found the Lord to be their help.
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Many troubled believers have found the Lord to be their help.
a. God is a “very present help in trouble” ()
b. “My help comes from the Lord” ()
c. “Grace to help in time of need” ()
3. How many find themselves in need of help today?
4. “Without the Lord’s help the psalmist declares he would have died and gone into the silent land where no more testimonies for the living God can be given.”
(C.
H. Spurgeon)
5. Our loving Lord helps those who cannot help themselves.
God Held Him Up (v.
18)
1. Mercy arrived when his foot was slipping.
He was in grave danger.
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He was rescued by the everlasting arms of God.
2. God meets us where we are.
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He meets us when we’re tempted ()
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He meets us when we feel like giving up.
3. How long will God’s mercy hold us up?
4. God’s mercy follows us all the days of our lives ()
His mercy endures forever.
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God Comforted Him (v.
19)
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The comfort of the Lord delighted his soul.
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His fears fled as comfort relieved his anxiety.
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The Holy Spirit is our comforter in times of need ()
2. Jesus comforts every troubled soul.
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He gives assurance of salvation to those who trust Him.
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He gives peace to troubled hearts ()
3. Bring your anxieties to Jesus and find peace.
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Conclusion:
A. He extends a compassionate call to those living on the edge.
B. Christ stands ready to help, comfort and keep you.
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