Title Psalm 115:9~18 (June 25, 2011)
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Title: Lord, Help and Shield
Main text: (Psalm 115:9~18)
Hymns: 314. love my savior jesus more
Date: June 25, 2011 (Sat) 5 am
Venue: Jeonju Yebut Church Small Worship Room
In order to win a war, you need to have a good defensive weapon as well as an offensive weapon. No matter how good you are at attacking, you cannot win if you cannot block the attack. There are also enemy attacks in life. We can overcome the enemy's attack with God. Because he is our shield.
1. Trust in the Lord (verses 9-11)
The psalmist earlier pointed out idols and the folly of their creators. And this time we ask you to depend on the Lord. Actually, Israel was strong when they depended on God, but when they worshiped idols and relied on people, they became weak, and they lived a life of aggression and failure. God is a shield and a help to those who trust in Him. You become a protector and a reward. People have a desire to depend on what they see. So they depend on people, they depend on material things, and they depend on power. But that's a stupid idea. When we rely on the invisible God who is in control of history, He will be our shield and help.
2. You are the blessed (verses 12-16)
God prospers and provides for the needs of all who depend on Him. Regardless of social status or differences in social status, if anyone trusts in God, He will give them boundless blessings. Also, if you rely on and fear the Lord, you will bless not only the person concerned but also their descendants. The word “blessing” appears four times in the text. It emphasizes that God is a blessing. God is not only the creator and ruler of heaven and earth, but also the ruler of life and death. Therefore, the blessings received by those who depend on God will also be endless and infinite. I hope that you will become believers who enjoy the promised blessings by relying on God.
3. I will praise you all the days of my life (verses 17-18)
It should not be assumed that all that man possesses is the result of human effort. All possessions come from God. Therefore, we should not waste all we have, but use it in a way that is according to God's will, giving thanks for the grace given. And we and our descendants who have been saved by God should praise God with all our hearts while we live on this earth. We should save our time while we are alive and do the will that was sent to this world before the night of life comes. Because when the night comes, no one can work. We should praise and praise God throughout our lives because the Lord will bless us and will do good for us. God wants to receive praise and glory through us. As a saved saint, I hope that you will praise God without ceasing.
God is the true protector of man. Man's proper response to God is thanksgiving, glory, and praise. What do we rely on now? Maybe something else is taking the place of God? Rely on God alone. Then God will take charge of our lives.
<Prayer>
1. Let only you be my help and shield!
2. May the dangers of war be removed from this land, and the peace of the Lord may be established!
3. Let the anointing of the Holy Spirit come to you in the midst of Sunday worship!