Rescued, Redeemed, & Rejoicing
Psalm 40:1-3 NKJV
1 I waited patiently for the Lord, And He inclined to me And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.3 He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear And will trust in the Lord.
- INTRODUCTION
We can get a better handle on life if we understand that…
I. HE KNEW I WAS IN A ROUGH PLACE
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- He’s Aware
- Proverbs 15:3
- He’s Active
- Genesis 28:15
- He’s Able
- Jude 24-25
- Ephesians 3:20
III. PRAY BUT REMAIN PATIENT
One of the things that David learned throughout his life was that he could count on God. God did not remove him or shield him from problems, but God was there to help him through it.
Vs. 1 David says he waited patiently
Psalm 130:5
Wait means a confident trust or faith in the Lord
- He Heard You
- Daniel 10:12
Vs.1 He Inclined to me and heard my cry he inclined to me” denotes one leaning forward to catch a faint distant sound. It pictures the Creator of all stooping from His throne to save the helpless.
- Things to Remember When You Pray
- My Prayer is Personal
- My Prayer Wasn’t Pretty
- My Prayers Have Power
- My Faith Has Patience
II. HE RESCUED ME PERSONALLY vs 2
- This is Your Season of Stability
- 1 Peter 5:10
- I’m Not Going Anywhere Unless He Sends Me
- Exodus 14:13-14
- 2 Chronicles 20:17
- Isaiah 40:31
- Psalm 37:23 NKJV The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
- When God Sends You:
- It Has a Precondition of Faith
- It Will Be Purposed-Filled
- It Will Produce Fruit
- Psalm 3:5-6
III. HE REVISED MY PRAISE vs. 3
a. Our Experiences Give Our Praise More Substance
1. Psalm 40:3
b. My Praise is Public and Persuasive
1. Psalm 100:4-5
- Praise Is My Weapon
- Praise Over Worry
- Praise Him on His Word
- Praise Him for His Wonders