Meditation
A REFUGE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
Text: Psalm 9
15 January 2017
THE CALL TO BEAR WITNESS
King David was one of the faithful witnesses of the Lord. In the following text, he shared what he believed about the Lord.
But the LORD shall endure forever;
He has prepared His throne for judgment.
He shall judge the world in righteousness,
And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.
The LORD will be a refuge for the oppressed,
A refuge in times of trouble.
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:7-10
1. Share what we know about the Lord as Judge
a) God will endure forever (eternal existence)
b) God is ultimately the Divine Righteous Judge
i) He will judge the world in righteousness
ii) He will administer judgment for everyone in the world
iii) He will always administer judgment in uprightness
2. Share what we know about the Lord as a great Refuge
a) God is a wonderful Refuge for the oppressed
b) He will be great Refuge in times of trouble
3. Encourage people to know the Lord
a) The name of God stands for who He is
b) His name can bring such encouragement to the heart
4. Encourage people to trust the Lord
a) This is where we exercise faith in God
b) The Lord never forsakes those who seek Him
THERE ARE MANY WHO NEED TO FIND FAITH IN THE LORD
The Psalmist David hinted at a number of people who would need the Lord.
1. The oppressed
2. Those who are in trouble
3. Those who are seeking God
Let us share our faith as faithful servants of the Lord. May our witness for Him enable people to seek the Lord!