Post by Les Brewer on Feb 9, 2014 12:44:52 GMT
Grace Ministries Bible Study
The Relevance of Psalms Today
Psalm 6 (part 1)
In Psalm 5 David rises early to seek the Lord for direction, instruction and protection from the enemies he would face throughout his day. In Psalm 6 David is again seeking the Lord; however, this psalm has a very different tone. He is still boldly seek the Lord, but for a very different reason.
“ O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
This is the first Psalm recorded where David is seeking the Lord because he had sinned. We do not know what sin was committed, but we can surmise from David’s cry that it was serious. He knew that his sin was grave enough to provoke God’s anger and displeasure and he pleads with the Lord not to rebuke or chasten him. Do we see our sin in that way?
“Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
David cries out for God’s mercy. His statement/confession “for I am weak” refers to his giving in to temptation and sinning against his God. As the children of God we need to boldly confess to our Heavenly Father that we were weak and sinned. Do not be like Adam and allow shame to cause you to hide from God. David understood the principle and promise of 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
However, it appears that David had allowed his sin to go unconfess for a period of time, which opened the door for the enemy to afflict his physical body. David petitions the Lord to heal him. Know my brothers and sisters that our unconfessed sin also opens the door for the enemy to afflict us physically. Just a reminder our Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever and Satan is the same yesterday, today but hallelujah not forever. Satan tactics have not changed if there is unconfessed sin in your life he has an open door. Close the door! Confess your sin and slam the door in his face.
“My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?”
Not only was David afflicted physically, but his soul was distressed. Our sin quenched the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit that nurtures and nourishes our souls. When our soul is vexed there is emptiness and a self imposed distance from the Lord. David cries out, “how long” will his sin keep him from His presence.
My brothers and sisters our fellowship with the Lord is our life. It is the most important connection in our lives. Unconfessed sin robs us of that connection and opens the door for the enemy to afflict us. Again confess your sin and slam the door in the enemies face.
Join us next time for part 2 of Psalm 6
The Relevance of Psalms Today
Psalm 6 (part 1)
In Psalm 5 David rises early to seek the Lord for direction, instruction and protection from the enemies he would face throughout his day. In Psalm 6 David is again seeking the Lord; however, this psalm has a very different tone. He is still boldly seek the Lord, but for a very different reason.
“ O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
This is the first Psalm recorded where David is seeking the Lord because he had sinned. We do not know what sin was committed, but we can surmise from David’s cry that it was serious. He knew that his sin was grave enough to provoke God’s anger and displeasure and he pleads with the Lord not to rebuke or chasten him. Do we see our sin in that way?
“Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”
David cries out for God’s mercy. His statement/confession “for I am weak” refers to his giving in to temptation and sinning against his God. As the children of God we need to boldly confess to our Heavenly Father that we were weak and sinned. Do not be like Adam and allow shame to cause you to hide from God. David understood the principle and promise of 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
However, it appears that David had allowed his sin to go unconfess for a period of time, which opened the door for the enemy to afflict his physical body. David petitions the Lord to heal him. Know my brothers and sisters that our unconfessed sin also opens the door for the enemy to afflict us physically. Just a reminder our Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever and Satan is the same yesterday, today but hallelujah not forever. Satan tactics have not changed if there is unconfessed sin in your life he has an open door. Close the door! Confess your sin and slam the door in his face.
“My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?”
Not only was David afflicted physically, but his soul was distressed. Our sin quenched the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit that nurtures and nourishes our souls. When our soul is vexed there is emptiness and a self imposed distance from the Lord. David cries out, “how long” will his sin keep him from His presence.
My brothers and sisters our fellowship with the Lord is our life. It is the most important connection in our lives. Unconfessed sin robs us of that connection and opens the door for the enemy to afflict us. Again confess your sin and slam the door in the enemies face.
Join us next time for part 2 of Psalm 6