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Contextual Circumstances. Surrounded by Defamation – “turn glory to shame” (v. 2) Surrounded by Delusion – “love worthlessness” (v. 2) Surrounded by Deceit – “seek falsehood” (v. 2) Surrounded by Defeatists – “Who will show us any good?” (v.6). Com p lete Con f idence.
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ContextualCircumstances • Surrounded by Defamation – “turn glory to shame” (v. 2) • Surrounded by Delusion – “love worthlessness” (v. 2) • Surrounded by Deceit – “seek falsehood” (v. 2) • Surrounded by Defeatists – “Who will show us any good?” (v.6)
CompleteConfidence • Confidently Call upon God • “God of my righteousness” (v. 1) • “Hear me” (v. 1b) • “Answer me” (v. 1a) • “Have mercy on me” (v. 1) • “Bless us” (v. 6)
CompleteConfidence • Confidently Call upon God • Confidently Cogitate All God Has Done • “The Lord has set apart” (v. 3) • “You have relieved me” (v. 1) • “You have put gladness in my heart” (v. 7)
CompleteConfidence • Confidently Call upon God • Confidently Cogitate All God Has Done • Confidently Commit Entirely to God • Call on God with confidence (v. 1) • Control yourself (v. 4) • Commune within your heart (v. 4) • Calm down (v. 4) • Carry out God’s will (v. 5a) • Count on God in all things (v. 5b) • Claim His peace (v. 8)
Convicting Conclusion • I am safe in the hands of God! • God makes me safe…no matter the distress! • God ALONE (and no other) makes me safe!
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 • Repent of your sins – Acts 17:30 • Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 • Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 • God will wash away your sins – Acts 22:16 • God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 • God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 • Confidently serve Him faithfully – Matthew 25:23