WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:08.000 Amen. Amen. What beautiful songs to remind us of our Heavenly Father's love for us. 00:00:08.000 --> 00:00:18.039 ! What a joy it is to be here today, worshiping you on this Father's Day. And so happy Father's Day to all of you dads. 00:00:18.039 --> 00:00:24.160 If you still have the opportunity to let your dad know how much they mean to you, the difference they made in your life, 00:00:24.199 --> 00:00:29.120 I encourage you to take that opportunity to let them know how grateful you are. 00:00:29.120 --> 00:00:37.840 It really is a joy to be a father. This morning, as I was getting, I was going up on the stage, Clay was praying. 00:00:38.380 --> 00:00:44.079 I was reminded of some of those joys it is to be a dad. I'm up there as Clay's praying. 00:00:44.219 --> 00:00:54.380 I just kind of glance my eyes open, look up, and Ressi, my middle child, makes eye contact with me and goes, just like that. 00:00:54.380 --> 00:01:00.800 And I'd like to think that I didn't get down on her level, but I'm going to have to go back and look at the live stream 00:01:00.800 --> 00:01:03.840 because I'm pretty sure I just went right back to her. 00:01:03.840 --> 00:01:12.320 But it is so much fun to be a parent and just those little things that remind you of the joy that it is. 00:01:12.380 --> 00:01:17.760 And so let me encourage you, again, if you have the opportunity to tell your dads how much you appreciate them, 00:01:18.159 --> 00:01:26.060 let them know by buying them that new recliner they've been looking at or that Browning Satori 725 over under. 00:01:26.060 --> 00:01:36.159 Just throwing it out there for anybody that needs a hand, not directing, well, but it is a joy to remember our fathers today 00:01:36.159 --> 00:01:46.159 because fathers are a wonderful gift that hopefully will point us to the love our Heavenly Father has for us. 00:01:46.700 --> 00:01:51.700 And in many ways, they are able to shape and guide how we see our Heavenly Father. 00:01:51.700 --> 00:02:01.520 And so it is a joy to remember them and honor them, but also challenge our fathers today as we look at this passage in Psalm chapter 3. 00:02:02.400 --> 00:02:04.620 Psalm chapter 3 is where we'll be today. 00:02:04.700 --> 00:02:12.180 And one of the things that I love most about reading the Scripture chronologically is getting to the Psalms. 00:02:12.580 --> 00:02:15.280 You know, at the beginning, you're skipping back and forth. 00:02:15.379 --> 00:02:19.819 You're turning pages, going back and forth, trying to follow along chronologically. 00:02:19.819 --> 00:02:24.139 But then it's all worth it when you get to the Psalms. 00:02:24.219 --> 00:02:32.060 Because in the Psalms, many times what you get to do is you read the story that's the inspiration behind the Psalm. 00:02:32.699 --> 00:02:37.919 And Psalms are songs that were meant to be sung for this corporate worship. 00:02:38.120 --> 00:02:43.259 And many times it's those Psalms that remind us of who God is. 00:02:43.400 --> 00:02:47.500 And when we understand the story behind it, it just takes on new meaning. 00:02:47.500 --> 00:02:53.159 For most of us, we can understand when we listen to both secular and non-secular music, 00:02:53.580 --> 00:03:00.120 if there's a story that goes behind a song, all of a sudden, it takes on new power. 00:03:00.259 --> 00:03:01.300 It takes on new meaning. 00:03:01.479 --> 00:03:07.740 It takes on new life for us because we understand the circumstances in which it was written. 00:03:08.240 --> 00:03:14.500 Now, this Psalm today, Psalm chapter 3, it gives us a clue as to what those circumstances were. 00:03:14.500 --> 00:03:20.639 In fact, if you look right above Psalm chapter 3, verse 1, you'll see a superscription up in the top, 00:03:20.939 --> 00:03:25.539 a little heading that reminds you of when this Psalm was written. 00:03:25.639 --> 00:03:30.759 So if you look at the Scripture, it'll tell you right above Psalm chapter 1, it says, 00:03:30.939 --> 00:03:32.319 A Psalm of David. 00:03:32.439 --> 00:03:37.280 So immediately we realize that this is a Psalm that David wrote. 00:03:37.280 --> 00:03:43.659 And it also was written, it says, when he fled from Absalom, his son. 00:03:44.180 --> 00:03:50.639 And so this immediately reminds us and puts us into the story of when this took place. 00:03:51.420 --> 00:03:55.219 And so as we look at this, we are reminded of this. 00:03:55.280 --> 00:04:01.920 To get the full context, I would encourage you to read primarily 2 Samuel 15 through 18. 00:04:01.919 --> 00:04:12.319 But if you really want to get the full story, go back a few chapters and read the story behind the story that starts in 2 Samuel chapter 13. 00:04:12.479 --> 00:04:17.079 But here's the condensed Cliff Notes version of what is happening. 00:04:17.860 --> 00:04:22.620 You see, Absalom was one of David's sons and he was an incredible man. 00:04:23.039 --> 00:04:27.180 The Bible tells us that he was handsome and impressive. 00:04:27.759 --> 00:04:31.419 Listen to how 2 Samuel 14, 25 describes him. 00:04:31.420 --> 00:04:32.819 It says it this way. 00:04:32.980 --> 00:04:33.360 It says, 00:04:34.040 --> 00:04:43.259 Now in all Israel, there was no one so much to be praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. 00:04:43.900 --> 00:04:51.120 From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, there was no blemish in him. 00:04:51.840 --> 00:04:54.939 That sounds a lot like the Father's Day card Catherine gave me this morning. 00:04:54.939 --> 00:05:05.860 But here what we see is someone who walks into a room and may overthrow his father David. 00:05:06.399 --> 00:05:09.620 And his plan involves staying right outside the gates in Jerusalem. 00:05:09.899 --> 00:05:13.800 And every time that somebody would come into Jerusalem to settle a dispute, 00:05:14.180 --> 00:05:19.339 let's say that one of the tribes had a dispute and they needed to bring this issue before somebody 00:05:19.339 --> 00:05:23.339 to figure out and put to rest this dispute. 00:05:23.719 --> 00:05:26.259 They would come in and Absalom would say, 00:05:26.399 --> 00:05:27.099 Come over here. 00:05:27.179 --> 00:05:28.719 Let me hear what's going on. 00:05:29.259 --> 00:05:31.439 Tell me about what is taking place. 00:05:32.000 --> 00:05:35.439 And they would come over and tell them all that was going on. 00:05:35.479 --> 00:05:35.699 He says, 00:05:35.779 --> 00:05:38.679 Well, there's nobody here that's going to listen to that. 00:05:38.680 --> 00:05:43.120 But if I were king, if I were the judge, if I were the one in charge, 00:05:43.319 --> 00:05:45.480 I would make sure that your case is heard. 00:05:45.560 --> 00:05:49.540 I would make sure that someone was appointed to hear your case, 00:05:49.600 --> 00:05:52.480 to make sure that you had the justice you deserved. 00:05:53.300 --> 00:05:57.620 And all of a sudden, the Bible tells us that he began to steal the people's hearts. 00:05:57.699 --> 00:05:59.220 They began to follow him. 00:05:59.579 --> 00:06:02.019 They began to long after him. 00:06:02.139 --> 00:06:04.180 He won the hearts of the people. 00:06:04.180 --> 00:06:11.860 Which then led to him leading a revolt where King David was fleeing for his life. 00:06:12.340 --> 00:06:19.060 In fact, King David, it says, was in such a hurry to flee for his life that he went barefoot. 00:06:19.160 --> 00:06:22.720 He didn't even have time to put shoes on or sandals on. 00:06:23.220 --> 00:06:29.879 And so in David's desperation, in this moment where his world is collapsing in on him, 00:06:29.879 --> 00:06:35.300 in this moment is when he writes the words to Psalm chapter 3. 00:06:35.759 --> 00:06:37.379 And so if you've got a Bible this morning, 00:06:37.420 --> 00:06:43.040 I want to encourage you to take that out and follow along as we read these words from King David. 00:06:44.040 --> 00:06:45.339 It says this, 00:06:45.819 --> 00:06:49.199 Oh Lord, how many are my foes? 00:06:49.800 --> 00:06:51.920 Many are rising against me. 00:06:52.240 --> 00:06:53.680 Many are saying of my soul, 00:06:53.779 --> 00:06:57.100 There is no salvation for him in God. 00:06:57.879 --> 00:06:58.439 Selah. 00:06:58.439 --> 00:07:01.180 But you, O Lord, 00:07:01.459 --> 00:07:03.219 Are a shield about me, 00:07:03.480 --> 00:07:06.079 My glory and the lifter of my head. 00:07:06.279 --> 00:07:08.180 I cried aloud to the Lord, 00:07:08.319 --> 00:07:11.420 And he answered me from his holy hill. 00:07:12.519 --> 00:07:13.040 Selah. 00:07:14.500 --> 00:07:16.319 I lay down and slept. 00:07:16.860 --> 00:07:17.879 I woke again, 00:07:17.959 --> 00:07:19.439 For the Lord sustained me. 00:07:19.680 --> 00:07:22.720 I will not be afraid of many thousands of people 00:07:22.720 --> 00:07:26.459 Who have set themselves against me all around. 00:07:26.459 --> 00:07:28.739 Arise, O Lord. 00:07:29.239 --> 00:07:31.120 Save me, O my God. 00:07:31.239 --> 00:07:34.259 For you strike all my enemies on the cheek. 00:07:34.259 --> 00:07:36.519 You break the teeth of the wicked. 00:07:37.359 --> 00:07:39.639 Salvation belongs to the Lord. 00:07:40.019 --> 00:07:43.859 Your blessing be on your people. 00:07:44.919 --> 00:07:45.519 Selah. 00:07:45.519 --> 00:07:51.019 What we're going to see this morning as we look at this passage of scripture 00:07:51.019 --> 00:07:54.859 Is several things that are taking place in David's life. 00:07:54.959 --> 00:07:58.019 Several things that are evident in his life, 00:07:58.120 --> 00:08:01.599 But I think are often times can be evident in our lives as well. 00:08:01.979 --> 00:08:02.859 To begin with, 00:08:02.919 --> 00:08:04.819 We're going to look at this first stanza 00:08:04.819 --> 00:08:08.099 And see what David saw and heard. 00:08:08.100 --> 00:08:09.400 And so as we look at this, 00:08:09.439 --> 00:08:13.120 I want us to consider what David saw and heard. 00:08:13.840 --> 00:08:14.340 It says, 00:08:14.480 --> 00:08:16.400 O Lord, how many are my foes? 00:08:16.520 --> 00:08:18.120 Many are rising against me. 00:08:18.439 --> 00:08:19.939 Many are saying of my soul, 00:08:20.020 --> 00:08:23.360 There is no salvation for him in God. 00:08:23.920 --> 00:08:24.340 Selah. 00:08:24.379 --> 00:08:26.460 You may have noted the word selah 00:08:26.460 --> 00:08:28.560 Being used several times here in this passage. 00:08:28.680 --> 00:08:29.580 And the truth is, 00:08:29.600 --> 00:08:32.300 We don't exactly know what this word means. 00:08:32.299 --> 00:08:35.139 It's most likely a musical notation 00:08:35.139 --> 00:08:38.979 That is calling for the singers of this song 00:08:38.979 --> 00:08:40.579 To pause for a second, 00:08:41.039 --> 00:08:41.959 Take some time, 00:08:42.359 --> 00:08:45.579 Reflect on what was just said before moving on. 00:08:45.579 --> 00:08:47.899 And so most likely what we have here 00:08:47.899 --> 00:08:51.879 Is a pause and think about what was just said. 00:08:51.939 --> 00:08:54.859 And so that's what I hope that we can do today. 00:08:55.019 --> 00:08:57.299 So what are we reflecting on? 00:08:57.399 --> 00:08:59.979 Well, David saw his kingdom being taken away 00:08:59.979 --> 00:09:01.319 Right in front of him. 00:09:01.320 --> 00:09:05.060 He saw the people turning away from his leadership 00:09:05.060 --> 00:09:07.600 And following after Absalom. 00:09:08.280 --> 00:09:10.620 What was right in front of his face 00:09:10.620 --> 00:09:12.000 Was overwhelming. 00:09:12.860 --> 00:09:16.120 The voice of everyone around him was crushing. 00:09:16.940 --> 00:09:18.860 Just listen to how many times 00:09:18.860 --> 00:09:22.700 It repeats many in these first few verses. 00:09:23.620 --> 00:09:26.060 How many are my foes? 00:09:26.680 --> 00:09:29.060 Many are rising against me. 00:09:29.059 --> 00:09:31.500 Many are saying this of my soul. 00:09:31.599 --> 00:09:33.500 What are the many people saying of his soul? 00:09:33.819 --> 00:09:37.099 Many people are saying that there is no salvation 00:09:37.099 --> 00:09:39.439 For him in God. 00:09:39.659 --> 00:09:41.559 And this is what David is seeing. 00:09:41.699 --> 00:09:42.579 This is what he's hearing. 00:09:42.739 --> 00:09:44.979 All around him that many people 00:09:44.979 --> 00:09:47.679 Are turning away from him. 00:09:47.959 --> 00:09:50.359 This is what is taking place here. 00:09:50.739 --> 00:09:53.379 Not only are many rising against him, 00:09:53.379 --> 00:09:56.179 But one in particular is rising against him. 00:09:56.220 --> 00:09:58.039 And that is his son, Absalom. 00:09:58.379 --> 00:10:00.679 He's the one who's leading the charge. 00:10:01.639 --> 00:10:05.360 Have you ever noticed how the betrayal of somebody close to you 00:10:05.360 --> 00:10:08.139 Is oftentimes the hardest betrayal to overcome? 00:10:08.939 --> 00:10:10.939 When everybody is against you, 00:10:10.939 --> 00:10:12.740 As long as you have your corner, 00:10:12.820 --> 00:10:14.639 As long as you have your family, 00:10:14.779 --> 00:10:15.480 Your friends, 00:10:15.580 --> 00:10:16.799 Those that you're closest to, 00:10:17.039 --> 00:10:18.299 Well, then everybody else, 00:10:18.299 --> 00:10:20.719 We can put that in perspective at times. 00:10:21.219 --> 00:10:23.659 But when everybody's turning against you, 00:10:23.899 --> 00:10:26.579 And then those who are closest to you 00:10:26.579 --> 00:10:28.279 Begin to turn against you, 00:10:28.459 --> 00:10:31.439 Then that oftentimes starts a spiral 00:10:31.439 --> 00:10:33.740 That we just let ourselves go down. 00:10:34.039 --> 00:10:36.179 And then we start listening to other people. 00:10:36.259 --> 00:10:38.000 Then we start listening and giving credit 00:10:38.000 --> 00:10:41.039 To other people more than we should. 00:10:41.539 --> 00:10:44.240 And so this is what is taking place here. 00:10:44.240 --> 00:10:46.000 Back in 2 Samuel 16, 00:10:46.379 --> 00:10:48.820 We're introduced to a really nasty character 00:10:48.820 --> 00:10:49.720 Named Shimei. 00:10:50.100 --> 00:10:52.120 Now Shimei was of the house of Saul 00:10:52.120 --> 00:10:54.200 And he hated David. 00:10:54.740 --> 00:10:57.519 And really anyone that was associated with David, 00:10:57.860 --> 00:10:59.060 He hated them. 00:10:59.620 --> 00:11:02.019 So while David is fleeing from Absalom, 00:11:02.159 --> 00:11:03.919 Shimei sees what is going, 00:11:04.340 --> 00:11:05.580 What is taking place 00:11:05.580 --> 00:11:07.299 And begins to harass David 00:11:07.299 --> 00:11:09.639 By yelling all of these curses at him, 00:11:09.700 --> 00:11:11.159 By throwing things at him. 00:11:11.460 --> 00:11:13.039 You see, he was of the house of Saul 00:11:13.039 --> 00:11:15.620 And so he was upset that David was now king 00:11:15.620 --> 00:11:17.879 Because that means Saul is no longer 00:11:17.879 --> 00:11:20.480 And Saul's house is no longer in the monarchy. 00:11:20.599 --> 00:11:22.319 But David is the new king. 00:11:22.579 --> 00:11:24.159 And he was bitter for this. 00:11:24.559 --> 00:11:25.699 But for much of his life, 00:11:25.719 --> 00:11:27.339 He wasn't able to do anything about it. 00:11:27.379 --> 00:11:30.819 But now, everybody is standing up against David. 00:11:31.079 --> 00:11:32.839 Everybody's pushing up against him. 00:11:33.099 --> 00:11:34.659 And so he jumps on the bandwagon. 00:11:34.860 --> 00:11:35.939 And whereas before, 00:11:36.120 --> 00:11:37.139 David would probably say, 00:11:37.399 --> 00:11:39.179 Well, this is just some crazy guy. 00:11:39.179 --> 00:11:41.299 I'm not even going to pay him any attention. 00:11:41.299 --> 00:11:42.859 All of a sudden, 00:11:43.319 --> 00:11:45.639 When the many voices are saying, 00:11:45.759 --> 00:11:46.659 There's no hope for you. 00:11:46.759 --> 00:11:48.120 There's no salvation for you. 00:11:48.259 --> 00:11:49.399 God's done with you. 00:11:49.519 --> 00:11:51.559 When everybody's saying this, 00:11:51.599 --> 00:11:55.139 It begins to be a lot easier to believe. 00:11:55.759 --> 00:11:57.519 It begins to be a lot easier to believe 00:11:57.519 --> 00:11:58.620 What people are saying. 00:11:59.120 --> 00:12:00.199 And it makes you wonder 00:12:00.199 --> 00:12:03.579 If David is starting to believe the words himself. 00:12:04.219 --> 00:12:06.579 Think about what is happening in the king's life here. 00:12:06.580 --> 00:12:08.400 This is Psalm chapter 3, 00:12:08.480 --> 00:12:10.379 At the very beginning of this altar. 00:12:10.800 --> 00:12:13.280 But this is not the beginning of David's life. 00:12:13.860 --> 00:12:15.900 This is not the beginning of his monarchy. 00:12:16.340 --> 00:12:18.840 Many things have taken place at this point 00:12:18.840 --> 00:12:20.620 When Psalm 3 was written. 00:12:20.759 --> 00:12:23.139 In fact, much of David's life 00:12:23.139 --> 00:12:24.780 Has begun to already spiral. 00:12:25.240 --> 00:12:26.600 He has failed as a leader. 00:12:26.740 --> 00:12:27.759 He's failed morally. 00:12:27.960 --> 00:12:30.020 His home, his life is falling apart. 00:12:30.480 --> 00:12:32.700 At this point in David's life, 00:12:32.700 --> 00:12:35.060 He has already stayed home 00:12:35.060 --> 00:12:36.580 When the troops went to battle. 00:12:37.300 --> 00:12:38.680 And while he was staying home 00:12:38.680 --> 00:12:39.800 When the troops went to battle 00:12:39.800 --> 00:12:42.160 Is when he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 00:12:43.120 --> 00:12:44.740 And then after Bathsheba was pregnant, 00:12:45.180 --> 00:12:46.759 He had Uriah killed. 00:12:47.280 --> 00:12:48.900 Nathan has confronted him 00:12:48.900 --> 00:12:50.480 About this sin at this point. 00:12:50.900 --> 00:12:53.180 He's had a child that has died right now. 00:12:53.500 --> 00:12:55.740 He had a son that raped his daughter Tamar. 00:12:55.820 --> 00:12:57.560 And then Absalom killed that son. 00:12:57.860 --> 00:12:59.180 And so what you see 00:12:59.180 --> 00:13:00.879 Is much of David's life 00:13:00.879 --> 00:13:02.400 Is falling apart. 00:13:02.399 --> 00:13:03.860 And in many ways, 00:13:04.199 --> 00:13:06.199 He's very likely 00:13:06.199 --> 00:13:07.259 Could begin to believe 00:13:07.259 --> 00:13:08.399 What everybody's saying. 00:13:09.259 --> 00:13:11.600 He's afraid of losing his life here. 00:13:12.059 --> 00:13:13.279 So it would be pretty easy 00:13:13.279 --> 00:13:15.360 To believe the many 00:13:15.360 --> 00:13:17.419 When they start saying things like 00:13:17.419 --> 00:13:19.340 There's no salvation for you. 00:13:19.899 --> 00:13:21.220 There's no hope for you. 00:13:21.319 --> 00:13:22.759 God is done with you. 00:13:23.059 --> 00:13:25.699 This is what David sees and hears. 00:13:26.139 --> 00:13:28.179 And at this point in his life, 00:13:28.179 --> 00:13:30.079 It would be incredibly easy 00:13:30.079 --> 00:13:31.379 To believe that. 00:13:31.379 --> 00:13:35.159 Have you ever been in a situation like this before? 00:13:35.399 --> 00:13:36.399 Now I'm not talking about 00:13:36.399 --> 00:13:37.240 Where you're the king 00:13:37.240 --> 00:13:40.919 And your son is trying to overthrow you 00:13:40.919 --> 00:13:41.960 And become king 00:13:41.960 --> 00:13:43.220 And now you're fleeing for your life. 00:13:43.279 --> 00:13:44.820 I'm not talking about that. 00:13:45.720 --> 00:13:47.779 But how many of us have been in a situation 00:13:47.779 --> 00:13:50.820 Where either everyone is telling us 00:13:50.820 --> 00:13:52.379 That God is done with us. 00:13:52.820 --> 00:13:55.720 Or maybe the ones that we're closest to 00:13:55.720 --> 00:13:56.600 Are telling us 00:13:56.600 --> 00:13:58.759 That not only are they done, 00:13:58.759 --> 00:14:00.139 But God is done. 00:14:01.200 --> 00:14:02.120 Or maybe 00:14:02.120 --> 00:14:04.200 Very few people know 00:14:04.200 --> 00:14:05.659 What is going on in your life 00:14:05.659 --> 00:14:07.120 Except you and God 00:14:07.120 --> 00:14:08.559 And you're telling yourself 00:14:08.559 --> 00:14:11.240 Well I'm just going down this road too far. 00:14:11.340 --> 00:14:13.399 There's no hope for me returning. 00:14:13.519 --> 00:14:15.159 There's no way that I can turn 00:14:15.159 --> 00:14:16.919 My life around. 00:14:18.179 --> 00:14:20.620 Well before we see what David believes 00:14:20.620 --> 00:14:23.039 Let me share this with you this morning. 00:14:23.039 --> 00:14:25.519 You may think that because of your disobedience 00:14:25.519 --> 00:14:28.039 That God can't use you anymore. 00:14:28.620 --> 00:14:30.879 This is where we need to clearly see 00:14:30.879 --> 00:14:33.819 God's mercy and his patience with us. 00:14:34.219 --> 00:14:35.279 The patience of God 00:14:35.279 --> 00:14:36.679 In relation to God's mercy 00:14:36.679 --> 00:14:40.000 Is often hard for us to wrap our minds around. 00:14:40.759 --> 00:14:41.799 Without saying it 00:14:41.799 --> 00:14:42.699 We often think 00:14:42.699 --> 00:14:44.679 Well I know that God loves me 00:14:44.679 --> 00:14:47.240 But I'm sure that he's just so fed up with me 00:14:47.240 --> 00:14:49.319 That he wants nothing to do with me 00:14:49.320 --> 00:14:50.100 At this point. 00:14:51.900 --> 00:14:54.140 However, that's not the picture 00:14:54.140 --> 00:14:55.820 That we see in scripture. 00:14:56.280 --> 00:14:57.860 I find the words of Dane Orland 00:14:57.860 --> 00:14:59.400 Particularly comforting 00:14:59.400 --> 00:15:00.860 As we think about this. 00:15:01.340 --> 00:15:03.540 As he closes out one of his chapters 00:15:03.540 --> 00:15:05.120 In a book of his called 00:15:05.120 --> 00:15:06.340 The chapter was called 00:15:06.340 --> 00:15:07.340 Rich and Mercy. 00:15:07.540 --> 00:15:08.660 This is what he says 00:15:08.660 --> 00:15:10.080 About God's mercy 00:15:10.080 --> 00:15:11.420 In the midst of those times. 00:15:11.879 --> 00:15:12.220 He says 00:15:12.220 --> 00:15:13.760 Perhaps you have difficulty 00:15:13.760 --> 00:15:15.700 Receiving the mercy 00:15:15.700 --> 00:15:18.100 The rich mercy of God in Christ. 00:15:18.100 --> 00:15:21.000 Not because of what others have done to you 00:15:21.000 --> 00:15:23.340 But because of what you have done 00:15:23.340 --> 00:15:25.120 To torpedo your own life. 00:15:25.680 --> 00:15:28.960 Maybe through one big stupid decision 00:15:28.960 --> 00:15:31.480 Or maybe through 10,000 little ones 00:15:31.480 --> 00:15:33.680 You have squandered his mercy 00:15:33.680 --> 00:15:34.700 And you know it. 00:15:35.600 --> 00:15:36.980 To you I say 00:15:36.980 --> 00:15:38.659 Do you know what Jesus does 00:15:38.659 --> 00:15:40.420 With those who squander his mercy? 00:15:40.980 --> 00:15:43.460 He pours out more mercy. 00:15:44.160 --> 00:15:45.779 God is rich in mercy. 00:15:45.779 --> 00:15:47.419 That's the whole point 00:15:47.419 --> 00:15:48.919 That God is rich in mercy 00:15:48.919 --> 00:15:50.059 Means that the regions 00:15:50.059 --> 00:15:52.399 Of your deepest shame and regret 00:15:52.399 --> 00:15:54.720 Are not hotels through which 00:15:54.720 --> 00:15:56.399 The divine mercy passes 00:15:56.399 --> 00:15:58.279 But they're homes in which 00:15:58.279 --> 00:16:00.980 Divine mercy abides. 00:16:01.179 --> 00:16:03.199 When we understand the scope 00:16:03.199 --> 00:16:05.159 Of God's love and mercy for us 00:16:05.159 --> 00:16:06.980 It is overwhelming 00:16:06.980 --> 00:16:09.039 And life-giving to us. 00:16:09.299 --> 00:16:10.299 Now this is not to say 00:16:10.299 --> 00:16:11.779 That we continue in sin 00:16:11.779 --> 00:16:13.360 So that grace may abound. 00:16:13.360 --> 00:16:15.419 Paul speaks very clearly 00:16:15.419 --> 00:16:17.000 And directly about this in Romans 00:16:17.000 --> 00:16:17.580 When he says 00:16:17.580 --> 00:16:18.940 By no means. 00:16:19.139 --> 00:16:20.600 It doesn't mean that we continue 00:16:20.600 --> 00:16:21.519 Living in sin and saying 00:16:21.519 --> 00:16:22.980 Well God's mercy is going to cover it. 00:16:23.259 --> 00:16:24.080 Well then that means that 00:16:24.080 --> 00:16:25.740 We don't understand God's mercy. 00:16:26.159 --> 00:16:27.620 But at the same time 00:16:27.620 --> 00:16:29.500 It is to say 00:16:29.500 --> 00:16:30.960 That God 00:16:30.960 --> 00:16:33.060 There's nothing that can keep us from him. 00:16:33.120 --> 00:16:34.480 There's no sin in my life 00:16:34.480 --> 00:16:36.300 That is going to keep me from God. 00:16:36.620 --> 00:16:38.580 There's no matter what anybody says 00:16:38.580 --> 00:16:41.720 This sin is not going to keep me from God. 00:16:41.720 --> 00:16:44.800 As long as there is breath in our lungs 00:16:44.800 --> 00:16:47.740 What Jesus accomplished on the cross 00:16:47.740 --> 00:16:49.280 Is enough. 00:16:50.460 --> 00:16:52.480 What he accomplished on the cross 00:16:52.480 --> 00:16:52.980 Is enough. 00:16:53.259 --> 00:16:55.360 When he says it is finished 00:16:55.360 --> 00:16:56.780 He means that it's done. 00:16:56.860 --> 00:16:58.560 That means there's nothing to add to it. 00:16:58.860 --> 00:17:00.120 That means there's nothing that we can do 00:17:00.120 --> 00:17:01.240 To take away from it. 00:17:01.580 --> 00:17:03.640 Our sins past, present and future 00:17:03.640 --> 00:17:06.259 Are bought and paid for on the cross 00:17:06.259 --> 00:17:08.700 When we place our faith and our trust 00:17:08.700 --> 00:17:09.940 In him. 00:17:10.740 --> 00:17:11.759 So when somebody says 00:17:11.759 --> 00:17:13.119 There's no hope for you 00:17:13.119 --> 00:17:15.259 There's no salvation for you in God 00:17:15.259 --> 00:17:18.500 We know that that is a lie. 00:17:19.420 --> 00:17:20.599 In the next couple of verses 00:17:20.599 --> 00:17:22.579 We are about to see 00:17:22.579 --> 00:17:24.619 How life-giving it is 00:17:24.619 --> 00:17:26.379 For David to understand this. 00:17:27.119 --> 00:17:29.480 David reminds himself of God's truth 00:17:29.480 --> 00:17:31.220 And so the next thing that we see 00:17:31.220 --> 00:17:33.660 Is what David believed. 00:17:34.200 --> 00:17:34.819 To begin with 00:17:34.819 --> 00:17:36.679 We saw what David saw and heard 00:17:36.679 --> 00:17:38.319 But now we see 00:17:38.319 --> 00:17:40.899 What David believed. 00:17:41.980 --> 00:17:43.159 But you, O Lord 00:17:43.159 --> 00:17:44.480 Are a shield about me 00:17:44.480 --> 00:17:47.579 My glory and the lifter of my head 00:17:47.579 --> 00:17:49.879 I cried aloud to the Lord 00:17:49.879 --> 00:17:50.899 And he answered me 00:17:50.899 --> 00:17:52.500 From his holy hill 00:17:52.500 --> 00:17:53.960 Selah 00:17:53.960 --> 00:17:56.399 Again, pause 00:17:56.399 --> 00:17:58.700 Think about what was just said 00:17:58.700 --> 00:18:00.039 Think about the truth 00:18:00.039 --> 00:18:01.259 That was communicated here 00:18:01.259 --> 00:18:02.779 From the tone and nature 00:18:02.779 --> 00:18:03.700 Of these words 00:18:03.700 --> 00:18:05.920 We see a pretty stark difference 00:18:05.920 --> 00:18:07.379 Between verses 1 and 2 00:18:07.379 --> 00:18:08.740 And verses 3 and 4 00:18:08.740 --> 00:18:10.480 We see a big difference 00:18:10.480 --> 00:18:11.859 Between the first stanza 00:18:11.859 --> 00:18:13.119 And the second stanza 00:18:13.119 --> 00:18:15.180 When it comes to the tone of this 00:18:15.180 --> 00:18:17.619 But also in just the words themselves 00:18:17.619 --> 00:18:19.940 We see that there's hope in here 00:18:19.940 --> 00:18:21.660 So what's the difference? 00:18:21.720 --> 00:18:22.299 What's the difference 00:18:22.299 --> 00:18:23.319 Between the first stanza 00:18:23.319 --> 00:18:24.720 And the second stanza? 00:18:25.720 --> 00:18:26.819 Well, what happened? 00:18:26.879 --> 00:18:27.339 What's the difference? 00:18:27.399 --> 00:18:28.359 James Montgomery Boyce 00:18:28.359 --> 00:18:28.979 He notes this 00:18:28.979 --> 00:18:29.379 He says 00:18:29.379 --> 00:18:30.559 The answer is 00:18:30.559 --> 00:18:32.240 That he has turned his attention 00:18:32.240 --> 00:18:33.979 From his enemies 00:18:33.979 --> 00:18:35.579 To God 00:18:35.579 --> 00:18:37.879 When a believer gazes 00:18:37.879 --> 00:18:39.259 Too long at his enemies 00:18:39.259 --> 00:18:41.799 The forces arrayed against him 00:18:41.799 --> 00:18:43.559 Seem to grow in size 00:18:43.559 --> 00:18:45.879 Until it appears to be overwhelming 00:18:45.879 --> 00:18:49.359 But when he turns his thoughts to God 00:18:49.359 --> 00:18:51.039 God is seen 00:18:51.039 --> 00:18:53.979 In the true great stature 00:18:53.979 --> 00:18:55.659 And the enemies shrink 00:18:55.659 --> 00:18:56.979 To manageable proportions 00:18:56.980 --> 00:18:58.380 In other words 00:18:58.380 --> 00:18:59.559 His eyes have shifted 00:18:59.559 --> 00:19:00.920 From his circumstances 00:19:00.920 --> 00:19:01.819 To his Savior 00:19:01.819 --> 00:19:03.380 He stopped looking 00:19:03.380 --> 00:19:04.620 At just what was around him 00:19:04.620 --> 00:19:05.940 What everybody else was saying 00:19:05.940 --> 00:19:07.720 And turned his gaze 00:19:07.720 --> 00:19:08.740 To God 00:19:08.740 --> 00:19:09.980 Turned his gaze 00:19:09.980 --> 00:19:10.980 To what he believed 00:19:10.980 --> 00:19:11.779 What he knew 00:19:11.779 --> 00:19:13.200 Was true 00:19:13.200 --> 00:19:14.839 His heart is no longer 00:19:14.839 --> 00:19:15.740 Overwhelmed 00:19:15.740 --> 00:19:16.880 By what is in front of him 00:19:16.880 --> 00:19:17.920 But it is now 00:19:17.920 --> 00:19:19.200 Overflowing 00:19:19.200 --> 00:19:20.620 With the assurance 00:19:20.620 --> 00:19:22.819 That God is with him 00:19:22.819 --> 00:19:24.779 I think part of 00:19:24.779 --> 00:19:26.099 Growing and maturing 00:19:26.099 --> 00:19:27.119 As a believer 00:19:27.119 --> 00:19:28.719 Is understanding 00:19:28.719 --> 00:19:31.119 Truth has a greater weight 00:19:31.119 --> 00:19:31.859 In our life 00:19:31.859 --> 00:19:32.959 Than our feelings do 00:19:32.959 --> 00:19:34.559 The Lord 00:19:34.559 --> 00:19:35.619 The truth is 00:19:35.619 --> 00:19:36.279 That the Lord 00:19:36.279 --> 00:19:37.819 Is a shield about David 00:19:37.819 --> 00:19:40.099 And was greater 00:19:40.099 --> 00:19:41.019 Than the feelings 00:19:41.019 --> 00:19:41.799 Of abandonment 00:19:41.799 --> 00:19:42.339 And betrayal 00:19:42.339 --> 00:19:43.939 Everyone is telling David 00:19:43.939 --> 00:19:45.459 There's no salvation for you 00:19:45.459 --> 00:19:46.980 But the truth 00:19:46.980 --> 00:19:48.339 Has greater weight 00:19:48.339 --> 00:19:49.539 Than that feeling 00:19:49.539 --> 00:19:52.519 Sometimes what we're going through 00:19:52.519 --> 00:19:54.000 Is incredibly difficult 00:19:54.000 --> 00:19:55.700 It is painful 00:19:55.700 --> 00:19:56.779 It is scary 00:19:56.779 --> 00:19:58.559 It is overwhelming 00:19:58.559 --> 00:20:00.400 And the truth 00:20:00.400 --> 00:20:02.079 That we need to hold on to 00:20:02.079 --> 00:20:03.579 In the midst of those things 00:20:03.579 --> 00:20:05.640 Is that we have a God 00:20:05.640 --> 00:20:06.900 Who is greater 00:20:06.900 --> 00:20:08.440 Who is bigger 00:20:08.440 --> 00:20:10.559 Who is more powerful 00:20:10.559 --> 00:20:12.259 Than our circumstances 00:20:12.259 --> 00:20:13.960 And the comfort 00:20:13.960 --> 00:20:14.960 That we cling to 00:20:14.960 --> 00:20:15.940 Is that God 00:20:15.940 --> 00:20:16.799 Is with us 00:20:16.799 --> 00:20:18.180 In the midst of it 00:20:18.180 --> 00:20:19.720 That God is with us 00:20:19.720 --> 00:20:20.519 In the midst of it 00:20:20.519 --> 00:20:22.759 Not that he's removing it always 00:20:22.759 --> 00:20:24.139 But that he is going to 00:20:24.139 --> 00:20:25.400 Walk through it with us 00:20:25.400 --> 00:20:27.680 He has not abandoned us 00:20:27.680 --> 00:20:29.819 No one is better at mourning 00:20:29.819 --> 00:20:31.119 With those who mourn 00:20:31.119 --> 00:20:32.240 Than Jesus 00:20:32.240 --> 00:20:33.940 Often times 00:20:33.940 --> 00:20:35.859 We unintentionally think 00:20:35.859 --> 00:20:36.660 That just because 00:20:36.660 --> 00:20:37.539 Jesus knows 00:20:37.539 --> 00:20:38.839 All of the events 00:20:38.839 --> 00:20:39.819 That are going to happen 00:20:39.819 --> 00:20:40.440 In our lives 00:20:40.440 --> 00:20:41.279 That he's somehow 00:20:41.279 --> 00:20:43.220 Indifferent to our sorrow 00:20:43.220 --> 00:20:44.139 That he's somehow 00:20:44.139 --> 00:20:45.960 Indifferent to our pain 00:20:45.960 --> 00:20:47.920 But nothing could be further 00:20:47.920 --> 00:20:48.759 From the truth 00:20:48.759 --> 00:20:51.640 Jesus sees our suffering 00:20:51.640 --> 00:20:52.680 And heartache 00:20:52.680 --> 00:20:55.220 And deeply feels our pain 00:20:55.220 --> 00:20:57.779 And is moved by compassion 00:20:57.779 --> 00:21:00.440 To comfort as only he can 00:21:00.440 --> 00:21:01.940 In reading a book 00:21:01.940 --> 00:21:02.819 About the heart of Christ 00:21:02.819 --> 00:21:03.200 It says 00:21:03.200 --> 00:21:05.980 It is a heart that throbs 00:21:05.980 --> 00:21:07.799 With desire for the destitute 00:21:07.799 --> 00:21:10.100 It is a heart that floods 00:21:10.100 --> 00:21:12.160 The suffering with the deep solace 00:21:12.160 --> 00:21:13.380 Of shared solidarity 00:21:13.380 --> 00:21:14.900 In that suffering 00:21:14.900 --> 00:21:16.380 It is a heart 00:21:16.380 --> 00:21:18.900 That is gentle and lowly 00:21:18.900 --> 00:21:21.480 You see not only do we serve 00:21:21.480 --> 00:21:23.519 A God who is powerful enough 00:21:23.519 --> 00:21:24.540 To be with us 00:21:24.540 --> 00:21:25.500 Every step of the way 00:21:25.500 --> 00:21:26.980 But we also serve a God 00:21:26.980 --> 00:21:29.700 Whose desire is to be with us 00:21:29.700 --> 00:21:30.759 Every step of the way 00:21:30.759 --> 00:21:32.620 Not only is he powerful enough 00:21:32.620 --> 00:21:34.060 To walk through this life with us 00:21:34.060 --> 00:21:36.280 But his desire is to walk 00:21:36.280 --> 00:21:38.140 Through this life with us 00:21:38.140 --> 00:21:40.240 This is why he sent his son 00:21:40.240 --> 00:21:41.700 To pay the payment 00:21:41.700 --> 00:21:43.220 So that a relationship 00:21:43.220 --> 00:21:45.279 Could be restored 00:21:45.279 --> 00:21:47.600 You see not only do we serve 00:21:47.600 --> 00:21:49.240 That God who is powerful enough 00:21:49.240 --> 00:21:51.420 But he desires to 00:21:51.420 --> 00:21:53.120 So what do you do 00:21:53.120 --> 00:21:54.240 With this kind of promise? 00:21:55.259 --> 00:21:57.299 Well let's see what David did 00:21:57.299 --> 00:22:00.100 We see what he saw and heard 00:22:00.100 --> 00:22:01.019 We see what he believed 00:22:01.019 --> 00:22:02.680 But what David did 00:22:02.680 --> 00:22:03.740 Is what we're going to take 00:22:03.740 --> 00:22:04.680 A look at next 00:22:04.680 --> 00:22:05.620 He says 00:22:05.619 --> 00:22:07.639 I lay down and slept 00:22:07.639 --> 00:22:09.319 I woke again 00:22:09.319 --> 00:22:10.879 For the Lord sustained me 00:22:10.879 --> 00:22:12.500 I will not be afraid 00:22:12.500 --> 00:22:14.379 Of many thousands of people 00:22:14.379 --> 00:22:16.599 Who have set themselves 00:22:16.599 --> 00:22:17.859 Against me all around 00:22:17.859 --> 00:22:19.839 Arise oh Lord 00:22:19.839 --> 00:22:22.199 Save me oh my God 00:22:22.199 --> 00:22:23.379 For you strike 00:22:23.379 --> 00:22:25.500 All my enemies on the cheek 00:22:25.500 --> 00:22:27.159 You break the teeth of the wicked 00:22:27.159 --> 00:22:29.299 Salvation belongs to the Lord 00:22:29.299 --> 00:22:31.819 Your blessing be on your people 00:22:31.819 --> 00:22:33.039 Selah 00:22:33.039 --> 00:22:36.299 As we look at these last few verses here 00:22:36.299 --> 00:22:37.639 There are several things 00:22:37.639 --> 00:22:39.079 That we see David do 00:22:39.079 --> 00:22:39.939 To begin with 00:22:39.939 --> 00:22:41.339 David rested 00:22:41.339 --> 00:22:42.599 And David had courage 00:22:42.599 --> 00:22:43.759 He rested 00:22:43.759 --> 00:22:45.200 And he had courage 00:22:45.200 --> 00:22:46.980 Many of these phrases 00:22:46.980 --> 00:22:48.839 Many note that this phrase 00:22:48.839 --> 00:22:50.139 I lay down and slept 00:22:50.139 --> 00:22:52.200 Is one of the most telling 00:22:52.200 --> 00:22:54.299 And encouraging parts of this psalm 00:22:55.139 --> 00:22:56.460 It's telling because 00:22:56.460 --> 00:22:58.980 When are you able to lay down and sleep? 00:22:59.399 --> 00:23:01.240 When all is at well in your life? 00:23:01.240 --> 00:23:03.700 When you are able to rest and relax 00:23:03.700 --> 00:23:05.380 Is when you can sleep 00:23:05.380 --> 00:23:06.599 And so what we see here 00:23:06.599 --> 00:23:07.940 Is in the midst of this 00:23:07.940 --> 00:23:10.599 David is able to lay down and sleep 00:23:10.599 --> 00:23:11.880 It's a beautiful picture 00:23:11.880 --> 00:23:15.240 Of someone that has such confidence in God 00:23:15.240 --> 00:23:17.640 That they can lay down and sleep 00:23:17.640 --> 00:23:20.620 In such overwhelming circumstances 00:23:20.620 --> 00:23:24.059 What it does is it shows us 00:23:24.059 --> 00:23:26.480 Such a deep level of trust in God 00:23:26.480 --> 00:23:28.359 This is one of the beautiful things 00:23:28.359 --> 00:23:30.880 That our earthly fathers can teach our children 00:23:30.880 --> 00:23:32.580 About their heavenly father 00:23:32.580 --> 00:23:34.980 You see Charlotte is at an age now 00:23:34.980 --> 00:23:36.420 Where most of the night 00:23:36.420 --> 00:23:37.120 Most of the time 00:23:37.120 --> 00:23:38.640 She sleeps all throughout the night 00:23:38.640 --> 00:23:39.520 We put her to bed 00:23:39.520 --> 00:23:41.140 And she wakes up in the morning 00:23:41.140 --> 00:23:43.220 It is a great place to be as a parent 00:23:43.220 --> 00:23:44.920 And thinking about going back 00:23:44.920 --> 00:23:46.140 To waking up every hour 00:23:46.140 --> 00:23:47.240 Is a little overwhelming 00:23:47.240 --> 00:23:48.720 But most nights 00:23:48.720 --> 00:23:50.080 We put Charlotte to bed 00:23:50.080 --> 00:23:53.540 And she sleeps all throughout the night 00:23:53.540 --> 00:23:54.660 But occasionally 00:23:54.660 --> 00:23:56.420 She'll have a bad dream 00:23:56.420 --> 00:23:58.519 Occasionally she'll hear something 00:23:58.519 --> 00:23:59.580 That wakes her up 00:23:59.580 --> 00:24:00.460 And then all of a sudden 00:24:00.460 --> 00:24:01.620 She's scared 00:24:01.620 --> 00:24:02.960 And so where does she come? 00:24:03.019 --> 00:24:05.120 She comes to mine and Catherine's room 00:24:05.120 --> 00:24:06.240 For us to comfort her 00:24:06.240 --> 00:24:08.640 And I've tried all kinds of things 00:24:08.640 --> 00:24:10.740 To try to get her to go back to bed 00:24:10.740 --> 00:24:12.680 By simply dismissing 00:24:12.680 --> 00:24:13.600 Whatever it is she's saying 00:24:13.600 --> 00:24:14.380 And says, well you know what? 00:24:14.640 --> 00:24:15.759 There's nothing to it 00:24:15.759 --> 00:24:17.039 Just go back to bed 00:24:17.039 --> 00:24:18.420 Well I don't know why 00:24:18.420 --> 00:24:19.960 I would think that would work with Charlotte 00:24:19.960 --> 00:24:21.759 Because it doesn't work with anybody else 00:24:21.759 --> 00:24:23.180 But I try to tell her 00:24:23.180 --> 00:24:23.980 There's nothing to worry about 00:24:23.980 --> 00:24:24.700 Just go back to bed 00:24:24.700 --> 00:24:25.819 Doesn't work 00:24:25.819 --> 00:24:27.339 And in that moment 00:24:27.339 --> 00:24:29.940 Me explaining all the ins and outs 00:24:29.940 --> 00:24:31.740 Of what's going on in her life 00:24:31.740 --> 00:24:33.640 And how she really doesn't have anything 00:24:33.640 --> 00:24:34.200 To worry about 00:24:34.200 --> 00:24:36.259 And there's nothing in her room 00:24:36.259 --> 00:24:37.900 When the lights go out 00:24:37.900 --> 00:24:39.640 That's in there when the lights are on 00:24:39.640 --> 00:24:41.000 So we can look around her room 00:24:41.000 --> 00:24:42.259 See nothing's in it 00:24:42.259 --> 00:24:43.319 Turn the lights out 00:24:43.319 --> 00:24:45.440 And think logically about this 00:24:45.440 --> 00:24:46.440 And say there's nothing here 00:24:46.440 --> 00:24:48.319 Well that doesn't work in the moment 00:24:48.319 --> 00:24:50.960 What she needs in the moment 00:24:50.960 --> 00:24:53.599 Is to know that her daddy's in the room 00:24:53.599 --> 00:24:56.299 And when she knows that her daddy's in the room 00:24:56.299 --> 00:24:57.639 Either laying beside her in the bed 00:24:57.639 --> 00:24:58.740 Or laying in the floor 00:24:58.740 --> 00:25:00.740 Then she can rest 00:25:00.740 --> 00:25:04.179 You see nothing about her circumstances 00:25:04.179 --> 00:25:05.099 Have changed 00:25:05.099 --> 00:25:07.000 I haven't taken anything out 00:25:07.000 --> 00:25:08.059 Or put anything in 00:25:08.059 --> 00:25:09.639 Or explained anything 00:25:09.639 --> 00:25:11.419 I'm simply there 00:25:11.419 --> 00:25:14.599 And knowing that daddy is there 00:25:14.599 --> 00:25:16.959 Allows her to rest 00:25:16.959 --> 00:25:19.199 And what a beautiful picture this is 00:25:19.199 --> 00:25:20.879 Of our lives so many times 00:25:20.880 --> 00:25:23.380 Of knowing and understanding 00:25:23.380 --> 00:25:24.640 That we serve a God 00:25:24.640 --> 00:25:26.020 Who is with us 00:25:26.020 --> 00:25:28.460 This reminder is what allows us 00:25:28.460 --> 00:25:30.460 To rest and have courage 00:25:30.460 --> 00:25:32.760 In the midst of life's greatest challenges 00:25:32.760 --> 00:25:34.240 Because many times 00:25:34.240 --> 00:25:35.720 Those challenges aren't removed 00:25:35.720 --> 00:25:37.960 But what gives us rest 00:25:37.960 --> 00:25:39.980 Is knowing that we have a father 00:25:39.980 --> 00:25:41.460 Who is going to be there with us 00:25:41.460 --> 00:25:42.500 Every step of the way 00:25:42.500 --> 00:25:43.880 The next thing that we see 00:25:43.880 --> 00:25:44.780 Is David prayed 00:25:44.780 --> 00:25:46.360 And he praised 00:25:46.359 --> 00:25:48.740 David is praying for salvation 00:25:48.740 --> 00:25:49.899 From his enemies 00:25:49.899 --> 00:25:52.000 In the midst of this great problem 00:25:52.000 --> 00:25:53.179 He finds himself in 00:25:53.179 --> 00:25:55.459 He knows that the only place 00:25:55.459 --> 00:25:56.839 He can turn for deliverance 00:25:56.839 --> 00:25:57.579 Is God 00:25:57.579 --> 00:25:59.199 He says for salvation 00:25:59.199 --> 00:26:01.159 Belongs to the Lord 00:26:01.159 --> 00:26:03.359 If salvation belongs to God 00:26:03.359 --> 00:26:05.139 Then God is free to give it 00:26:05.139 --> 00:26:06.879 In this prayer 00:26:06.879 --> 00:26:08.579 That is also praise to God 00:26:08.579 --> 00:26:10.259 King David ends with 00:26:10.259 --> 00:26:11.679 Your blessing 00:26:11.679 --> 00:26:13.979 Be on your people 00:26:13.980 --> 00:26:15.620 I want you to think about 00:26:15.620 --> 00:26:17.440 The significance of that 00:26:17.440 --> 00:26:19.620 It's easy to read right over this 00:26:19.620 --> 00:26:21.599 And without understanding the context 00:26:21.599 --> 00:26:23.700 We would just read right over this 00:26:23.700 --> 00:26:25.920 Your blessing be with your people 00:26:25.920 --> 00:26:27.519 Well if you remember 00:26:27.519 --> 00:26:28.700 It's his people 00:26:28.700 --> 00:26:29.819 It's the people of Israel 00:26:29.819 --> 00:26:32.620 Who are now standing against David 00:26:32.620 --> 00:26:34.039 Who are the ones who are 00:26:34.039 --> 00:26:36.319 Calling Absalom their new king 00:26:36.319 --> 00:26:37.700 And pushing David out 00:26:37.700 --> 00:26:39.140 And so what David is saying 00:26:39.140 --> 00:26:40.519 In the midst of this 00:26:40.519 --> 00:26:42.400 He's saying that salvation belongs to the Lord 00:26:42.400 --> 00:26:45.400 Your blessing be on your people 00:26:45.400 --> 00:26:47.120 In the midst of everybody 00:26:47.120 --> 00:26:48.680 Turning their backs on him 00:26:48.680 --> 00:26:49.820 David is saying 00:26:49.820 --> 00:26:52.680 Your blessing be on your people 00:26:52.680 --> 00:26:54.080 What we're seeing here 00:26:54.080 --> 00:26:56.340 Is the heart of a true king 00:26:56.340 --> 00:26:58.519 A true king who loves his people 00:26:58.519 --> 00:26:59.780 What a beautiful picture 00:26:59.780 --> 00:27:00.800 Of the heart of a king 00:27:00.800 --> 00:27:02.540 That looks out for his people 00:27:02.540 --> 00:27:04.160 One commentator noted 00:27:04.160 --> 00:27:06.040 He says this prayer reveals 00:27:06.040 --> 00:27:08.660 The noble heart of the true king 00:27:08.660 --> 00:27:10.780 To whom the welfare of his people 00:27:10.779 --> 00:27:12.279 Is more important 00:27:12.279 --> 00:27:14.279 Than his own personal safety 00:27:14.279 --> 00:27:16.339 Like him 00:27:16.339 --> 00:27:18.139 Of whom he was the type 00:27:18.139 --> 00:27:18.660 In other words 00:27:18.660 --> 00:27:19.779 Like Jesus 00:27:19.779 --> 00:27:20.779 He intercedes 00:27:21.539 --> 00:27:23.299 On behalf of the rebels 00:27:23.299 --> 00:27:25.480 You see one day 00:27:25.480 --> 00:27:26.920 Out of the house of David 00:27:26.920 --> 00:27:29.000 There would be an even greater king 00:27:29.000 --> 00:27:30.539 A king who was willing 00:27:30.539 --> 00:27:31.960 To lay down his life 00:27:31.960 --> 00:27:33.440 To give blessing to those 00:27:33.440 --> 00:27:35.119 Who put him on the cross 00:27:35.119 --> 00:27:36.599 You'll remember last week 00:27:36.599 --> 00:27:37.559 We talked about how 00:27:37.559 --> 00:27:39.599 Chapters one and two 00:27:39.599 --> 00:27:41.000 Are really an introduction 00:27:41.000 --> 00:27:42.220 Into the whole Psalter 00:27:42.220 --> 00:27:43.559 Chapters one and two 00:27:43.559 --> 00:27:44.379 Are really common 00:27:44.379 --> 00:27:45.460 And the rest of the book 00:27:45.460 --> 00:27:46.099 Is commentary 00:27:46.099 --> 00:27:47.700 Based on these two chapters 00:27:47.700 --> 00:27:48.779 And we're seeing 00:27:48.779 --> 00:27:49.819 That this is pointing 00:27:49.819 --> 00:27:50.579 Towards Jesus 00:27:50.579 --> 00:27:52.119 And so what we're able to see 00:27:52.119 --> 00:27:53.079 Is these psalms 00:27:53.079 --> 00:27:54.480 Are paving the way 00:27:54.480 --> 00:27:55.899 Toward the coming king 00:27:55.899 --> 00:27:57.359 To the coming Messiah 00:27:57.359 --> 00:27:58.740 Who was going to intercede 00:27:58.740 --> 00:27:59.619 On people's behalf 00:27:59.619 --> 00:28:01.460 And so what we're able to see now 00:28:01.460 --> 00:28:02.539 Is this clearly 00:28:02.539 --> 00:28:04.899 Is pointing us to Jesus 00:28:04.900 --> 00:28:07.259 James Johnson and many others 00:28:07.259 --> 00:28:08.240 Make the connection 00:28:08.240 --> 00:28:10.140 Very clear in this 00:28:10.140 --> 00:28:11.620 Jesus was also 00:28:11.620 --> 00:28:13.240 Rejected as king 00:28:13.240 --> 00:28:14.820 His family thought 00:28:14.820 --> 00:28:15.820 That he was insane 00:28:15.820 --> 00:28:16.500 His hometown 00:28:16.500 --> 00:28:18.220 Would not believe him 00:28:18.220 --> 00:28:20.500 As Jesus hung on the cross 00:28:20.500 --> 00:28:22.019 The chief priest 00:28:22.019 --> 00:28:23.080 Complained to Pilate 00:28:23.080 --> 00:28:23.940 Remember what Pilate 00:28:23.940 --> 00:28:25.800 Put above Jesus' name 00:28:25.800 --> 00:28:27.340 Above him on the cross 00:28:27.340 --> 00:28:28.759 King of the Jews 00:28:28.759 --> 00:28:30.040 But the chief priest 00:28:30.040 --> 00:28:30.620 Complained to Pilate 00:28:30.620 --> 00:28:30.780 Says 00:28:30.780 --> 00:28:32.640 Don't put king of the Jews 00:28:32.640 --> 00:28:33.180 On there 00:28:33.180 --> 00:28:34.259 But Pilate's like 00:28:34.259 --> 00:28:35.019 It's already written 00:28:35.019 --> 00:28:35.680 It's done 00:28:35.680 --> 00:28:37.200 But they're complaining 00:28:37.200 --> 00:28:38.779 So the people of Israel 00:28:38.779 --> 00:28:39.920 Don't see Jesus 00:28:39.920 --> 00:28:41.180 As their king 00:28:41.180 --> 00:28:42.180 They don't want him 00:28:42.180 --> 00:28:43.480 To be their king 00:28:43.480 --> 00:28:44.340 And so we see 00:28:44.340 --> 00:28:45.560 Throughout this 00:28:45.560 --> 00:28:47.180 Of what all is taking place 00:28:47.180 --> 00:28:49.160 That he is going to end up 00:28:49.160 --> 00:28:50.400 Being this greatest king 00:28:50.400 --> 00:28:52.200 And so we're able to see that 00:28:52.200 --> 00:28:53.140 David's enemies 00:28:53.140 --> 00:28:53.860 Taunted him 00:28:53.860 --> 00:28:54.180 And saying 00:28:54.180 --> 00:28:55.360 There is no salvation 00:28:55.360 --> 00:28:56.299 For him and God 00:28:56.299 --> 00:28:58.259 When Christ hung on the cross 00:28:58.259 --> 00:28:59.500 His enemies taunted him 00:28:59.500 --> 00:29:00.120 He said 00:29:00.120 --> 00:29:01.180 He trusts in God 00:29:01.180 --> 00:29:03.140 Let God deliver him now 00:29:03.140 --> 00:29:04.520 If he desires for him 00:29:04.520 --> 00:29:05.480 For he said 00:29:05.480 --> 00:29:06.980 I am the son of God 00:29:06.980 --> 00:29:08.340 You see 00:29:08.340 --> 00:29:09.000 David's enemies 00:29:09.000 --> 00:29:09.580 Were telling him 00:29:09.580 --> 00:29:10.740 Saying there's no hope 00:29:10.740 --> 00:29:11.040 For you 00:29:11.040 --> 00:29:12.460 There's no salvation 00:29:12.460 --> 00:29:13.040 For you 00:29:13.040 --> 00:29:14.759 As Jesus is hanging 00:29:14.759 --> 00:29:15.400 On the cross 00:29:15.400 --> 00:29:16.460 People around him 00:29:16.460 --> 00:29:17.100 Are saying 00:29:17.100 --> 00:29:17.840 There's no hope 00:29:17.840 --> 00:29:18.120 For you 00:29:18.120 --> 00:29:19.720 God can't save you 00:29:19.720 --> 00:29:20.480 Now 00:29:20.480 --> 00:29:23.080 God saved David 00:29:23.080 --> 00:29:24.000 His anointed 00:29:24.000 --> 00:29:25.720 From physical death 00:29:25.720 --> 00:29:27.920 God saved Jesus 00:29:27.920 --> 00:29:30.340 His great anointed one 00:29:30.339 --> 00:29:32.419 Through physical death 00:29:32.419 --> 00:29:34.059 Finally 00:29:34.059 --> 00:29:34.939 David's love 00:29:34.939 --> 00:29:36.119 For the people 00:29:36.119 --> 00:29:37.339 Who turned against him 00:29:37.339 --> 00:29:39.279 Anticipates Christ's love 00:29:39.279 --> 00:29:40.539 For those who rejected him 00:29:40.539 --> 00:29:41.579 David said 00:29:41.579 --> 00:29:42.459 Your blessing 00:29:42.459 --> 00:29:43.720 Be on your people 00:29:43.720 --> 00:29:44.559 You remember 00:29:44.559 --> 00:29:45.419 What Jesus said 00:29:45.419 --> 00:29:46.099 On the cross 00:29:46.099 --> 00:29:48.139 Father forgive them 00:29:48.139 --> 00:29:50.819 As he was being crucified 00:29:50.819 --> 00:29:52.639 The only hope 00:29:52.639 --> 00:29:53.799 For rebellious people 00:29:53.799 --> 00:29:55.099 Like you and me 00:29:55.099 --> 00:29:56.919 Is through the very king 00:29:56.920 --> 00:29:58.800 We have betrayed 00:29:58.800 --> 00:30:00.480 This psalm 00:30:00.480 --> 00:30:01.519 Is pointing forward 00:30:01.519 --> 00:30:02.880 To a greater king 00:30:02.880 --> 00:30:04.519 A king who salvation 00:30:04.519 --> 00:30:07.060 A king and a greater salvation 00:30:07.060 --> 00:30:09.080 This makes all the difference 00:30:09.080 --> 00:30:10.019 For us as Christians 00:30:10.019 --> 00:30:11.300 Because psalm 3 00:30:11.300 --> 00:30:13.039 Strengthens us 00:30:13.039 --> 00:30:14.200 Through the gospel 00:30:14.200 --> 00:30:15.880 We look to Christ 00:30:15.880 --> 00:30:17.660 The author and perfecter 00:30:17.660 --> 00:30:18.620 Of our life 00:30:18.620 --> 00:30:20.019 And in this psalm 00:30:20.019 --> 00:30:21.300 We see the pattern 00:30:21.300 --> 00:30:22.200 Of his life 00:30:22.200 --> 00:30:23.500 His suffering 00:30:23.500 --> 00:30:24.860 Led to glory 00:30:24.859 --> 00:30:27.099 Because God sustained him 00:30:27.099 --> 00:30:28.919 Listen to this 00:30:28.919 --> 00:30:29.699 You see 00:30:29.699 --> 00:30:30.839 God may not save you 00:30:30.839 --> 00:30:32.319 From shame and death 00:30:32.319 --> 00:30:33.059 In this life 00:30:33.059 --> 00:30:34.399 Like he did David here 00:30:34.399 --> 00:30:35.639 But 00:30:35.639 --> 00:30:36.740 Our hope 00:30:36.740 --> 00:30:38.619 Is that he will save us 00:30:38.619 --> 00:30:39.779 Through shame 00:30:39.779 --> 00:30:40.699 And death 00:30:40.699 --> 00:30:41.299 Ultimately 00:30:41.299 --> 00:30:42.279 Like he did 00:30:42.279 --> 00:30:43.839 Jesus Christ 00:30:43.839 --> 00:30:46.179 This is our hope today 00:30:46.179 --> 00:30:47.079 So as we think 00:30:47.079 --> 00:30:47.899 About this psalm 00:30:47.899 --> 00:30:50.099 Let us look to Jesus 00:30:50.099 --> 00:30:52.000 And not our circumstances 00:30:52.000 --> 00:30:53.799 As we think about this psalm 00:30:53.799 --> 00:30:55.159 Let us look to truth 00:30:55.159 --> 00:30:56.960 And not what everyone else 00:30:56.960 --> 00:30:58.379 Is saying about us 00:30:58.379 --> 00:31:00.279 As we look at this psalm 00:31:00.279 --> 00:31:01.659 Let us experience salvation 00:31:01.659 --> 00:31:02.779 Found in Jesus 00:31:02.779 --> 00:31:05.700 And praise him for it 00:31:05.700 --> 00:31:07.139 You see there are many 00:31:07.139 --> 00:31:07.839 In this world 00:31:07.839 --> 00:31:09.659 That will gladly put you down 00:31:09.659 --> 00:31:11.460 In order to build themselves up 00:31:11.460 --> 00:31:13.259 There may be even some truth 00:31:13.259 --> 00:31:14.379 To the things that they're saying 00:31:14.379 --> 00:31:14.940 About you 00:31:14.940 --> 00:31:16.879 But what is not true 00:31:16.879 --> 00:31:18.279 Is when someone says 00:31:18.279 --> 00:31:19.500 There's no hope for you 00:31:19.500 --> 00:31:21.379 There's no salvation for you 00:31:21.380 --> 00:31:22.920 God's done with you 00:31:22.920 --> 00:31:24.700 Let me tell you this 00:31:24.700 --> 00:31:26.580 That if there is breath 00:31:26.580 --> 00:31:27.280 In your lungs 00:31:27.280 --> 00:31:29.820 God's not done with you 00:31:29.820 --> 00:31:32.780 There is still hope for you 00:31:32.780 --> 00:31:34.080 As long as we have breath 00:31:34.080 --> 00:31:35.060 In our lungs 00:31:35.060 --> 00:31:36.740 And what Jesus accomplished 00:31:36.740 --> 00:31:37.440 On the cross 00:31:37.440 --> 00:31:39.180 Can count for each 00:31:39.180 --> 00:31:40.180 And every one of us 00:31:40.180 --> 00:31:41.520 Who place our faith 00:31:41.520 --> 00:31:42.180 And our trust 00:31:42.180 --> 00:31:43.060 In him 00:31:43.060 --> 00:31:45.020 And so for many of us 00:31:45.020 --> 00:31:47.460 We may have already done this 00:31:47.460 --> 00:31:48.500 At some point in our life 00:31:48.500 --> 00:31:49.900 And so let me encourage you 00:31:49.900 --> 00:31:51.599 To reflect on this 00:31:51.599 --> 00:31:53.740 To live in light of this 00:31:53.740 --> 00:31:55.279 So that as you live your life 00:31:55.279 --> 00:31:56.559 You can point other people 00:31:56.559 --> 00:31:59.180 To where hope is found 00:31:59.180 --> 00:32:01.880 Heavenly Father I thank you 00:32:01.880 --> 00:32:03.980 For this psalm 00:32:03.980 --> 00:32:05.759 Psalm chapter 3 00:32:05.759 --> 00:32:06.779 A beautiful psalm 00:32:06.779 --> 00:32:07.839 That reminds us 00:32:07.839 --> 00:32:09.099 Of your sustaining grace 00:32:09.099 --> 00:32:10.180 A beautiful psalm 00:32:10.180 --> 00:32:11.460 That reminds us 00:32:11.460 --> 00:32:14.000 Of where our hope can be found 00:32:14.000 --> 00:32:15.259 And so Lord 00:32:15.259 --> 00:32:16.279 As we think about 00:32:16.279 --> 00:32:17.759 David's life 00:32:17.759 --> 00:32:19.379 And all that he had going on 00:32:19.379 --> 00:32:20.319 And all the people 00:32:20.319 --> 00:32:22.000 Who were saying of him 00:32:22.000 --> 00:32:23.180 There's no hope for you 00:32:23.180 --> 00:32:24.819 God's done with you 00:32:24.819 --> 00:32:26.240 Lord may we remember 00:32:26.240 --> 00:32:27.399 That that's not the truth 00:32:27.399 --> 00:32:29.700 But David stood on truth 00:32:29.700 --> 00:32:31.200 He stood on truth 00:32:31.200 --> 00:32:31.599 And said 00:32:31.599 --> 00:32:32.700 You oh Lord 00:32:32.700 --> 00:32:34.559 Are a shield about me 00:32:34.559 --> 00:32:36.500 My glory 00:32:36.500 --> 00:32:37.500 And the lifter 00:32:37.500 --> 00:32:38.319 Of my head 00:32:38.319 --> 00:32:39.480 I cried aloud 00:32:39.480 --> 00:32:40.019 To the Lord 00:32:40.019 --> 00:32:41.339 And he answered me 00:32:41.339 --> 00:32:42.440 In his holy hill 00:32:42.440 --> 00:32:44.680 Lord may that be 00:32:44.680 --> 00:32:46.640 Our truth that we hold on to 00:32:46.640 --> 00:32:48.500 That you are a shield 00:32:48.500 --> 00:32:48.980 About us 00:32:48.980 --> 00:32:50.100 That salvation 00:32:50.100 --> 00:32:52.259 Is only found in you 00:32:52.259 --> 00:32:53.560 And let that be 00:32:53.560 --> 00:32:54.640 What gives us comfort 00:32:54.640 --> 00:32:55.240 And peace 00:32:55.240 --> 00:32:56.660 As we go through this life 00:32:56.660 --> 00:32:57.539 And so Lord 00:32:57.539 --> 00:32:58.420 I pray that if there's 00:32:58.420 --> 00:32:59.519 Somebody here today 00:32:59.519 --> 00:33:01.120 That's never placed 00:33:01.120 --> 00:33:01.799 Their faith 00:33:01.799 --> 00:33:02.880 And their trust in you 00:33:02.880 --> 00:33:03.720 Lord today 00:33:03.720 --> 00:33:04.720 Would be the day 00:33:04.720 --> 00:33:06.120 That they go from death 00:33:06.120 --> 00:33:06.779 To life 00:33:06.779 --> 00:33:07.380 Today 00:33:07.380 --> 00:33:08.600 Would be the day 00:33:08.600 --> 00:33:10.720 That they become new 00:33:10.720 --> 00:33:11.700 And so Lord 00:33:11.700 --> 00:33:12.900 We thank you so much 00:33:12.900 --> 00:33:14.120 And it's in Jesus name 00:33:14.120 --> 00:33:14.600 We pray 00:33:14.600 --> 00:33:15.600 Amen 00:33:15.600 --> 00:33:17.060 I want to invite you 00:33:17.060 --> 00:33:17.860 To take your hymnal 00:33:17.860 --> 00:33:18.780 And turn to hymn number 00:33:18.780 --> 00:33:20.880 328 00:33:20.880 --> 00:33:22.980 Sweet sweet spirit 00:33:22.980 --> 00:33:24.560 And if God is speaking 00:33:24.560 --> 00:33:25.300 To you this morning 00:33:25.300 --> 00:33:26.200 Won't you respond 00:33:26.200 --> 00:33:27.240 As we stand together 00:33:27.240 --> 00:33:28.060 And sing 00:33:28.059 --> 00:33:30.179 To you this morning 00:33:30.179 --> 00:33:30.179 00:33:30.179 --> 00:33:30.179 00:33:30.179 --> 00:33:30.179 00:33:30.179 --> 00:33:30.579 To you this morning 00:33:30.579 --> 00:33:31.299 To you this morning 00:33:31.299 --> 00:33:31.819 To you this morning 00:33:31.819 --> 00:33:32.359 To you this morning 00:33:32.359 --> 00:33:32.980 To you this morning 00:33:32.980 --> 00:33:32.980 00:33:32.980 --> 00:33:33.519 To you this morning 00:33:33.519 --> 00:33:34.139 To you this morning 00:33:34.139 --> 00:33:34.679 To you this morning 00:33:34.679 --> 00:33:34.679 00:33:34.679 --> 00:33:35.519 To you this morning 00:33:35.519 --> 00:33:36.079 To you this morning 00:33:36.079 --> 00:33:37.159 To you this morning 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:37.159 00:33:37.159 --> 00:33:38.159 To you this morning 00:33:38.159 --> 00:33:38.759 To you this morning 00:33:38.759 --> 00:33:40.159 To you this morning 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 00:33:40.159 --> 00:33:40.159 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