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Psalm 108
During this time of Faith Building I have learned much more about prayer.
I’ve learned much more about communion with God, about dependence on God.
Ill.
– Preschool girl saying verse – “Call unto me…and I will call you right back.”
The language is almost identical to Psalm 57:7-11
There the Psalm is closed with these words, whereas this Psalm is begun with them.
Sometimes an earnest time of prayer and supplication will bring us to praise.
In this case the psalmist runs through his mind what the Lord has done for Him and reminds himself of what God will do in answer to prayer!
What better way to commit ourselves each morning than by rehearsing these words.
Perhaps you have heard of praying with the acrostic ACTS: Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.
This is a great reminder, but we also must be careful not to become too rigid in our prayers.
Nevertheless we have a great example before us here in Psalm 108, with the exception of the Contrition.
I. Adoration
108:1-6
A. Enduring Worship
108:1
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A Steadfast Heart
108:1a
This world will attack, but we need only stay fixed on Him!
But how do we do that?:
One way is with a …
2. A Singing Heart
108:1b
What a difference a song makes!
Everything’s alright in my Father’s house!
Glory=some commentary’s say this is tongue some honor.
I suppose both could be correct since it is the tongue that gives honor.
B. Enthusiastic Worship
108:2
Those who play an instrument understand this!
Sometimes voice alone cannot seem to express it like an instrument.
But it is not the instrument that makes such connection with God himself!
It is the heart behind the instrument.
Ill.
– Story of reed flute – once covered in gold- never played the same.
The psalmist shows his eagerness to praise the Lord.
No better time to hear from God than the early morning, when the whole world is still!
C. Expressive Worship
108:3
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Among the Saints
108:3a
2. Among the Sinners
108:3b
It’s easy to sing in church, but in the World is a different matter!
Singing in my car.
I guess it’s beauty is all about perspective.
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– two old ladies were sitting on a front porch, One listening to the crickets chirping, one listening to the church choir practice across the street.
“Isn’t that heavenly music.”
“Yes, I understand they do it by rubbing their legs together.”
Praise the Lord, you don’t have to have a “beautiful” voice to sing to the Lord!
D. Extensive Worship
108:4-5
His mercy is high as the heaven
His truth reaches to the clouds
Notice the beautiful balance of God – Mercy and Truth!
So should our praise be so extensive!
Our praise should be according to thy mercy!
If we were to measure the ardor of our song and compare it to the length of His mercy…
How embarrassed would we be!
E. Embracing Worship
108:6
What a beautiful place to be!
In the embrace of our loving Lord!
Here we find our salvation held and our supplication heard!
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Thanksgiving
108:7-9
Ill.
– Rudyard Kipling – every word worth 25 shillings – write us your most important word – Thanks!
A. God’s Communications
108:7a
Praise the Lord for His communications!
We have a living Lord!
We can hear from God every day!
Not just from the Word of God…although that is enough!
But he left us his Holy Spirit as well!
When we hear from God our natural response is joy!
B. God’s Characteristics
108:7b-8
1. God Is Pure
108:7b "holiness"
2. God Is Possessive
108:7c, 8a "Shechem...Ephraim..."
It is interesting to note that the Home conquests come first.
God wanted the homeland cleaned out!
Foes must be cleaned out of Israel’s territory!
The same is true in our lives!
What strongholds does Satan have in your life?
We thank God for power over strongholds!
God is possessive of His property.
We are His!
It is good to mention here some reminders:
Gilead – a place of green pastures to feed His sheep – God has provided all our need.
Manasseh is mine – When David came to throne Gilead, Manasseh and Ephraim were all under the rule of Saul’s son Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 2)
A reminder that God is in control…even when the enemy fights against us!
3. God Is Provider
108:8b "head"
We are reminded here that God gave David everything he needed.
The tribe of Ephraim provided David with more than 20,000 mighty men of valor.
David had their loyalty!
God provided this might through the tribe of Ephraim.
4. God Is Principled
108:8c "lawgiver"
This was the seat of government.
No other tribe could lawfully govern but Judah.
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