February 24, 2015 – Tuesday

Start Time: 5:36 AM

End Time:  AM

Title: For the Director Of Music.  Of David.  A Psalm

Scripture: Psalm 40-:1 – 17

God’s Message / God’s Promise / God’s Commands:

→ This is a psalm of testimony!  David emphasized on the greatness of God in his own experience; focusing on God as the Savior and the One who hears his cry.  He started this chapter with the good news that God indeed turned to him and heard his cry but note that the key was, David waiting patiently for the Lord.  So David did not take matter into his own hands or tried to solve or handle things on his own.  He waited for the Lord to act and as written in the previous chapter, we saw that David struggled between what his anger wants to do and what is right!  But he chose what was right and waited for God to act and so this time around, David is now testifying that God indeed lifted him out of the slimy pit as He said He would.  He set his feet on a rock and gave him a firm place to stand - this is with clarity and no doubts; a strong foundation that cannot be shaken!  Not only that, God gave him a new song, a hymn of praise for the Lord.  Now because of all of this, many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.  Note that when God intervenes, His actions or works does not only saves us but it also gives us a stronghold that we can forever stand on, plus it gives us new song and praise for His Name with joy and gladness but most of all, His works will be known to many and people will fear and trust Him.  This is the result of God's works!  There is salvation or redemption, there is assurance and confirmation without a doubt, there is rejoicing with new song and hymn of praise to God, and lastly, there is repentance.  Now that is God's hands at work!

David knew all of this as he had experienced it first hand and so that's why he encouraged us all to trust in the Lord.  He spoke of those who trust in God as blessed!  So if you want to be blessed, trust in the Lord!  David spoke of many wonders God did and none can compare to Him!  David is unable to name each one because there are too many to speak of.  Possibly, David had trouble where to begin because of the goodness and greatness of God in his life.  Now that's what we call blessed!  You want to live a blessed life?  Well, trust in the Lord - that's the answer from one of the greatest kings in the world who experienced and witness it all firsthand, David!

Clearly David was in awe of what God had done as his words cannot stop proclaiming God's praises.  In verse6, David spoke of God as the One who wants us to desire His will.  God did not ask for any offerings, he only sought for us to seek Him and desire to do His will for us.  And so David in verse 8 proclaimed, "I desire to do Your will, my God; Your law is within my heart."  - Question, can we honestly say the same thing?  I know I have once or twice in my life but the real truth is, words are useless without actions.  So act on it!

David proclaimed God's saving acts in the great assembly!  So in truth, David boasts of God's mercy, love, works in his life; David did not seal his lips instead he spoke of it to the congregation!  We should not allow ourselves to keep the good things God has done in our lives hidden!  It deserves to be spoken of - in fact, it deserves to be boast of!  For God's glory cannot be kept hidden for a time, it will always shine through - the question is, will you be an instrument of God's glory revelation or not?

In verse 11, David plead to God to never withhold His mercy from him and that God's love and faithfulness will always protect him. Well, here's a fact that is true to us even to this day, in verse 12, David said - "For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me and I cannot see.  There are more than the hairs of my heads and my heart fails within me."  Now that's the truth! From the beginning of time until this very moment, trouble does surrounds us and our sins are too many to count.  So it is important to seek God's salvation!  That's why David said in verse 13, "Be pleased to save me, Lord; come quickly, Lord, to help me" - Now this is something new, I learned today that God is pleased to save the righteous - the question is are we that child whom God is pleased to save today? - Something to think about.

From verse 14 to 15, David spoke of what he wants to happen to his enemies and again, he never tells God what to do that's why his words start with "May" - in the same way, in verse 16, David said that 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!" - So far, I have not heard of any story who sought God and regretted it!  In fact, those who encountered God usually go through some struggles or difficulties but in the end, they always knew that the encounter was the best thing that happened in their lives.  And so I know that when we continue to seek God with pure intentions and right mind, I believe we will always come out rejoicing and glad and we will always proclaim God's greatness!  Scratch that!  I believe whatever intentions we have, whether right or wrong, or whatever conditions our heart was when we seek God, in the end, we will always come out rejoicing and glad and proclaiming God is great!  Hallelujah!

That's why in conclusion; David declared that he will be forever poor and needy...for GOD!  So he asked for God to always think of him because David knew how poor and needy he is without God.  And he only depends on the Lord for help and his deliverance.  David declared the Lord as his God and he does not delay in resolving whatever matters or troubles he is in!  Hallelujah!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, great and mighty is Your Name and all Glory to You!  Thank You for this wonderful amazing word today.  Thank You because You ask nothing of me but my will to do Your Will for my life, which again is for my own benefit.  Help me Lord to do as You please and not on my own effort!  Help me Lord to see myself poor and needy for YOU all the time!  And May I always declare Your greatness every time I have the opportunity to experience and witness it!  Give me a heart of praise and worship to You Lord and May I always come out rejoicing and glad in seeking You!  You are my only help Jesus.  Come and save me in all my troubles.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!