Psalm 40

Psalm 40

 

 I.  Reflect on the Lord's past deliverance.

     a.  Praise the Lord for His deliverance.

-destruction = wasteland, miry clay = mud, mire

-Jer. 38:6

     b.  Be encouraged to trust the Lord.

-Is. 44:10, 28:15

     c.  Obey with sincerity of heart.

-I Sam. 15:22; Is. 1:11; Heb. 10:6 

     d.  Be ready to testify.

 

  II.  Trust the Lord to deliver again.

     a.  Remember the Lord is compassionate.

     b.  Rest in the Lord's lovingkindness.

-preserves = keep watch, guard from danger

     c.  Remain convinced of the Lord's protection.

     d.  Rejoice in the Lord's salvation.

-Phil. 1:20

     e.  Wait on the Lord to deliver.

-Is. 28:15-16