Early Will I Seek You

Text: Psalm 63
14 October 2018

PSALM 63

1. Context

a. David was in the wilderness
b. He was running away from Saul

2. Our equivalent – problems

a. God allows for it
b. It can be given by God
c. Self-created

3. So that we can discover God in ways that are:

a. Practical
b. Personal

DAVID’S DISCOVERY OF GOD

1. Protection

a. Sanctuary   (Psalm 62:2)
b. In the shadow of Your wings   (Psalm 63:7)

2. Preservation

a. You have been my help   (Psalm 63:7)
b. Your right hand upholds me   (Psalm 63:8)

3. Power and Glory   (Psalm 63:2)

4. Precious   (Psalm 63:3)

a. God’s lovingkindness
b. It is better than life

DAVID’S PRACTICE OF SEEKING THE LORD

1. Prayer

a. Seeking the Lord early   (Psalm 63:1)
b. Remembering God   (Psalm 63:6)
c. Meditating on Him   (Psalm 63:6)

2. Praise

a. Blessing the Lord   (Psalm 63:3)
b. With joyful lips   (Psalm 63:5)