Introduction:
1. Have you ever had any problems in your life? Do you ever feel like you are on a deserted island?
2. Give your life to God.
3. Psalm 31. (David)
I. He affirmed his confidence in God (verses 1-3>5).
A. We should have a strong confidence in God (2 Tim. 1:12). But it is often shaken by false teachers, pains/suffering, evil men, evil lusts, etc.
B. Men trust in money, ability, smarts, etc. to get self out of problems.
C. David saw God as
1. Protection (Ps. 18:1, 2; 3:8; 4:8).
2. Faithful friend (Josh. 1:5, 9; 1 Chron. 28:20).
3. Guide (Jer. 3:4; 2 Sam. 22:29>Ps. 73:24).
D. David trusted (Ps. 28:7) and had confidence in God (1 Tim. 4:10; Isa. 26:4).
II. He submitted his circumstances to God’s sovereign control (verses 9:13>15).
A. The dire straits that David was in. He wanted God to carry his burden for him.
B. God is in control (Heb. 1:3; Isa. 46:10; Neh. 9:6). He has great power (Eph. 3:20; Mt. 19:26).
C. We commit the care of self to God (Ps. 55:22; 1 Pet. 4:19; 2:23; 5:7).
III. He surrendered himself to God’s lovingkindness (verse 16).
A. We wanted God’s face and presence (Dt. 6:25). We are assured (Mal. 1:2; 2 Thes 2:16; Ps. 48:9).
B. Safest place to be is in God’s hands (Rom. 8:31f.; Ps. 46:1; 61:3; 121:7).
C. Look at some examples Israel in the wilderness, Daniel, Jonah, Paul.
Conclusion:
1. He even asked God to get rid of his enemies.
2. When we place our lives in the care and keeping of God we are the safest we will ever be.
Because Of His Grace
Entered on 3/7/2010
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