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Make Haste to Me. Psalm 141. A psalm of David Time unknown A prayer for protection (guard), guidance and direction. David’s request for guidance (1-5a). Vs. 1, typical of David, “I cry out to You”, Make haste to me and hear my voice. David’s request for guidance (1-5a).
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Make Haste to Me Psalm 141
A psalm of David Time unknown A prayer for protection (guard), guidance and direction
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Vs. 1, typical of David, “I cry out to You”, Make haste to me and hear my voice
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Vs. 2, hopes for his prayer to be acceptable to the LORD Incense – prayers offered as “a sweet smelling aroma” to God – Revelation 5:8, 8:3-4, Hebrews 13:15-16
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Vs. 3-5, qualities of the godly Guard what I say (3) – set a guard over my mouth,… Matthew 15:11, 18-20James 3:1-12, 1:19, 26 Proverbs 21:23, Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Keep me from evil works (4) – do not incline my heart to evil, to eat the delicacies of men of iniquity We are to be different! 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Peter 4:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Keep me from evil works (4) Different does NOT mean we leave or isolate ourselves from the world around us – John 17:15-16
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Keep me from evil works (4) Can the Christian enjoy life? Yes! Philippians 4:41 Timothy 4:4-5Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, 5:18-20
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Keep me from evil works (4) Can the Christian enjoy life? Yes! God intends for us to enjoy life, BUT with eternity in mind – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, cf. 11:9.Do NOT make anything an idol, or engage in ungodliness!Moderation is key! Be a good steward
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Let the righteous rebuke me (5a) Do we appreciate the rebuke of the godly? Sadly, many want their ears tickled – 2 Timothy 2:2-4
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Let the righteous rebuke me (5a) Christians are to go to their erring brethren – Galatians 6:1-2, James 5:19-20. Do we make this an unpleasant task? (Arrogance, pride, indifference, etc. Some DARE one to question them)
David’s request for guidance (1-5a) Let the righteous rebuke me (5a) If you want heaven, you want to be corrected Matthew 18:15-18, Proverbs 27:6
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) David’s prayer – against the deeds of the wicked (5b) Often the wicked seem to rule in this world. It is Satan’s domain – 1 John 5:19, 2 Corinthians 4:4 – the god of this age
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) David’s prayer – against the deeds of the wicked (5b) We may not stop the ungodly, but we can pray! Matthew 5:44, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2 It is NOT about hatred of them, but their deeds! Leave it with God!
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) Their judges are overthrown (6-7) Possibly a description of their defeat (even execution). As they perish, they realize David’s goodness and warnings!Cf. 1 Peter 3:16: 2:12, 15
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) But my eyes are upon You (8) David (typical) trusts in Him. He sees the Lord God as his refuge.
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) Do not leave my soul destitute (8-9) When we pray for our enemies, are we praying for wisdom to discern and overcome? Do we pray for deliverance? Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 452 Thessalonians 3:1-22 Corinthians 1:9-11
Keep me from the enemy (5b-10) Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I escape safely (10) Mild imprecatory psalm. Let ungodliness fail! The wicked WILL answer for their conduct 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10