Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61, 64 (18th May) - Ivy

Psalm 26 – God is Blameless
Definition of vindicate: To vindicate is to justify, defending or maintaining a position.

While reading this Psalm of David, I hear the Lord ask:

Am I trying to lead a blameless life? Or Have I set my heart to lead a blameless life?

If the Lord examines our heart today, what can He find?

Psalm 40 – God is trust-worthy
What is the desire of your heart today?
Are you trusting the Lord to fulfil the need or cry in your heart? Let’s look at verse 4 which says:
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

Do you trust the Lord that His hands is in every situation of your life? To fulfil your every need? If not? What are you trusting in? What and who are you turning to today?
Wont you make the Lord your trust and receive His blessings for you?

If you have received blessings from the Lord, are you hiding them in the closet or are you saying this to the Lord (V10):
I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;
I speak of your faithfulness and salvation.
I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly

Psalm 58 – God is our Judge
Is there a vengeance in your heart? Someone you can’t forgive?
Would you forgive that person and trust the Lord to be your judge? Would hold your peace and you say (verse 11):
"Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."

Psalm 61 – God is our refuge
I’ll like to highlight verse 8
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Whatever situation you’re in, wont you trust the Lord to be your refuge and run to Him only?

Psalm 64 – God is the ultimate Victor
Can anyone identify a situation where you felt that all forces are against you? Is anyone fighting a spiritual battle? If you’re fighting for your friend, family or even your own life, take heart!

Because the ultimate Victor is God. See verse 7:
But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down.

Do note that the ‘them’ are not people who are against us, but are the powers of darkness.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Summary:
Psalm 26 – God is Blameless
Psalm 40 – God is trust-worthy
Psalm 58 – God is our Judge
Psalm 61 – God is our refuge
Psalm 64 – God is the ultimate Victor

What is the condition of your heart today?
Knowing God’s character (as summarised above), how would you react to that with regards to what you’re experiencing right now?
How can we model after God’s character?
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