May 01, 2024
Firmly Fixed on God
Psalm 57:1-11
Introduction
Some Psalms, you can sense that the Psalmist is overwhelmed in his circumstances, other Psalms, you don’t see it at all. There is not a sense of being overwhelmed in this Psalm. There is not a sense of ignorance either.
We find a few things that are repeated in this Psalm. We will focus on those things this evening. Repetition is a way to emphasize something in poetry, writing, and song. All apply to this Psalm.
I. Cry (Ps 57:1-2)
A. Plea of mercy
1. Not on our merit
2. Pleads for mercy, as undeserving of God’s help!
B. Protection “in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge”
1. David hides in caves, but trusts in God’s wing.
C. Patience - Certainty of the passing storm “until these calamities be overpast.”
1. Some storms last longer than others
2. Be patient, harboring under the wing of God.
D. Power of God (2) “most high”,“performeth all things”
1. Plea to the “MOST HIGH”
2. Recognizes that God does all, and is able to do all.
II. Confidence (Ps 57:3-4, 6)
A. Surety “shall send” (3)
1. There is not doubt or wavering with David!
- In Ps 56, we noted He managed his fear, there is no fear in this Psalm!
2. He is trusting in God!
Prov. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
B. Surrounded by bad! “among lions” (4)
1. Recognizes the danger!
C. Sleep (4) “lie even among them”
1. Incredible faith!
2. He lays down to sleep!
D. Snare (6) “they are fallen themselves”
1. Many enemies, set a snare, only be trapped in it themselves.
2. Give your enemies enough rope to hang themselves with, and they usually will.
III. Choice (Ps 57:7)
A. Focus
1. Not on enemies – take your eye off them!
2. Not on problems – stop focusing on them!
3. Setting your focus on God
B. Faith
1. Trusting in God
Heb. 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.