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God's Protection of His People (Psa. 61)

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God's Protection of His People (Psa. 61)

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Text: Psalm 61

GOD'S PROTECTION OF HIS PEOPLE

(Psalm 61)

Intro.

1. Where do you turn in times of trouble? (To someone who cares, understands, helps).

a. Brethren: One source of strength in times of trouble - Gal. 6:2; Phil. 2:4.

b. God: Supreme strength of the saint - Heb. 13:6; 1 Pet. 5:7; 2 Tim. 4:16-17; 2 Cor. 12:7-9.

2. 2 Cor. 11:23-30 - We all must deal w/ troubles in this life -- How we do so tests & reveals our faith in God!

3. Psalms 61: Confidence in God's protection ("Prayer of thanksgiving of an expelled king on his way back to the throne" - Absalom.)

4. Psa. 61 - Why we can trust God's protection.

I. GOD'S PROTECTION OF HIS PEOPLE - v. 1-7.

A. Prayer - v. 1-2.

1. "Hear My Cry, O God" - v. 1.

a. Shrill, piercing cry - Lament/petition (Lk. 22:44; 2 Cor. 12:8).

b. "Attend" - Hear and answer it.

2. God hears & answers his peoples' cries - Jno. 9:31; Matt. 7:7-11; Lk. 18:1-8.

a. v. 2 - Wherever we are.

b. v. 2 - Whenever our heart faints.

c. v. 2 - God is our refuge - 62:1-2, 6-8; 2 Cor. 12:9 (God's grace sufficient!).

3. Pray in times of trouble! - Heb. 4:16; 1 Jno. 5:14-15; 3:22 - With boldness! - (3:22 - Because we obey Him & do His will!)

B. Refuge & Strength In Trouble - v. 3.

1. He has been our refuge in the past:

a. Against sin - Jno. 3:16; Eph. 2:1-5.

b. Against temptations - Eph. 6:10-11.

c. Against every enemy - Phil. 4:4-7.

2. Trust Him in the present (fortress - v. 3).

C. Divine Fellowship - v. 4.

1. God's tabernacle (Church - 1 Tim. 3:15).

2. Eph. 2:6 - Heavenly places!

3. 1 Jno. 1:7 - Cleansing communion!

4. v. 4 - Cf. birds protecting its young - Matt. 23:37.

D. Spiritual Blessings - v. 5; Eph. 1:3.

1. Heritage - Inheritance of those who fear God - Eph. 1:11; Acts 10:34-35; Eccl. 12:13.

2. Our vow (conversion) & God's blessings compel us to seek His care!

E. God's Mercy & Truth - v. 6-7; Psa. 40:11-13.

1. Jas. 5:11 - God has pity toward our distresses.

2. Psa. 119:25-32 - Truth strengthens us in sorrow & trials - When we obey it!

3. God offers forgiveness, guidance, strength, comfort, etc. if we will trust His mercy & obey His word!

II. RESPONDING TO THE PROTECTION WHICH GOD PROVIDES US - v. 8.

A. Accept It!

1. Trouble of sin: Obey gospel / Be restored to faithfulness.

2. Trouble of doubt: Rom. 10:17.

3. Trouble of temptation: 1 Cor. 10:13.

4. Trouble of worry: Phil. 4:6-7.

5. Go to God for the help only He can give!

B. Praise God For His Protection - v. 8.

1. Thank God for His deliverance - Phil. 4:4.

2. Worship grows out of thanksgiving!

C. Obey God Every Day - v. 8.

1. Obeying God accesses His protection!

2. Matt. 11:28-30 - Come to Christ for rest by putting on His yoke (Lk. 9:23).

3. Live by faith - 2 Cor. 5:7.

Conclusion

1. God's protection in times of trouble are available to all men.

a. Become a Christian & be faithful to Christ!

b. Christians live in God's protective hand! (Jno. 10:27-29)

2. Don't take God’s protection for granted: Live in daily obedience & praise of our powerful God!

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