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Explore the profound message of trusting God fully, as illustrated in Psalm 5 and 1 Peter 5:7. This reflection emphasizes the importance of humble service, steadfast prayer, and faith that resists the devil's temptations. Learn how God's moral clarity and mercy guide our worship, while providing comfort and confidence in prayer. We will examine the consequences for the wicked and the blessings for the faithful, encouraging readers to rely on God's guidance in righteousness amidst life's challenges.
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Trusting God with Our Lives Psalm 5
Cast All Your Care On God1 Peter 5:7 • How? • Humble, submissive service, v. 5 • Faith that God will lift you up, v. 6 • Watchful resistance against the devil, v. 8-9 • Psalm 5: Example of trusting God with our lives
Psalm 5:1-3 • Remember that God hears and answers your prayers • Hear my words, 5:1-2; Psa. 4:1 • Consider my meditations (ponderings), Rom. 8:26 • Pray all the time! Psa. 55:16-17 (Lk. 6:12) • Morning, Mk. 1:35 • Daytime, Lk. 4:42 • Evening, Acts 3:1 • Commitment, 5:3; Lk. 18:1, 8 A MORNING PRAYER
Psalm 5:4-6 • Trust God’s moral clarity, 5:4-6 • Workers of iniquity will not succeed before God, Psa. 1:5 • Sinners can expect no help from God (1 Pet. 3:12) • This gives the faithful ones confidence in prayer, 2 Ths. 1:4-7 (Exo. 14:10, 15, 30; Jas. 5:4) Jno. 9:31; 1 Pet. 3:10-12 REMEMBER GOD’S WARNING TO THE WICKED
Psalm 5:7-8 • God’s mercy enables and provides for worship, 5:7 • Worship is a moment of mercy and a time of praise, Jno. 4:23 • God’s mercy toward us moves us to worship Him, Matt. 14:33 (Heb. 10:19-25) • Fear of God motivates, 5:7 • His name (power) is holy and reverend, Psa. 111:9-10 FIND RENEWAL IN WORSHIP
Psalm 5:7-8 • Depend on God’s way of righteousness, 5:8 • Our enemies do not, Rom. 8:31, 35-39 (Rev. 17:14) • Results in continuous praise, Psa. 119:164 • David prayed for a “straight” way, Psa. 25:4-5; 27:11 • God’s commands, Psa. 119:172-173 FIND RENEWAL IN WORSHIP
Psalm 5:9-10 • God’s justice pronounces guilt and punishment • Give place to God’s wrath, Rom. 12:17-21 • Don’t be anxious, Psa. 73:1-3 (13), 27-28 • Repay evil with good, Rom. 12: 20-21 (Matt. 5:38-42) • Don’t retaliate…remain pure, 1 Tim. 6:11 DENUNCIATION OF WOE ON THE WICKED
Psalm 5:11-12 • Burdens are lifted at Calvary • Victory of faith, 5:11; Jno. 16:22, 33 • Joyful in God’s protection, 5:11; Rom. 8:38-39 • God blesses righteous, 5:12 • In present trials, Phil. 4:6-7 • Anticipate future, Jas. 5:7-8, 11 • Crown of righteousness, 2 Tim. 4:7-8; Col. 3:4 ANTICIPATE THE BLESSINGS AND FAVORS OF THE RIGHTEOUS
Psalm 5 Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face. (5:8) CENTRAL THEME