October 19, 2022

From Darkness to Delight

Psalm 13:1-6

Introduction

David’s life is recorded for us in great detail. He is a well known character in the Bible, and history. Lockyer describes him in this way:

“Volumes have been written on the trials and triumphs of David, a mountain peak among Bible characters, who was carefully chosen as Israel’s second king by God Himself.” – All the Men of the Bible - pg 89. Lockyer

I. Darkness (1-2)

A. Complaint (1)

i.This is NOT a request, it is a charge/complaint…

ii.Complaining is sin!

Phil. 2:14 ¶ Do all things without [murmurings]{.underline} and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

  • Murmur – to utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice. To feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent, to grumble

B. Counsel (2) “I take counsel in my soul”

i.David doesn’t seek, or have counsel here!

ii.Counsel of self, is dangerous!!! Leads to darkness!

John 11:10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

iii.God’s counsel, will help!

II. Direction (3-4)

A. Call (3)

i.Consider – God, has NOT stopped thinking about or considering you, or your situation! - However, it makes him feel better

ii.“lighten mine eyes”

Lam. 5:17 ¶ For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.

John 8:12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Eph. 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

B. Concern (4)

III. Delight! (5-6)

  • Once David turned to God… we see a complete change!

A. Confidence (5)

i.“I have trusted in thy mercy”

Prov. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

ii.Choosing to trust God, relieves pressure!

B. Change (6)

i.After trust, Rejoice (5)

ii.After heart rejoicing, comes singing! (6a)

“…out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” Matt 12:34

iii.Outlook (6b) “because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”

  • David is no longer questioning God’s involvement, but rather sees it, and rejoices in His bountiful blessings! - His circumstances didn’t change, his perspective did!
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