Psalms 119:145-160

  Rescue is not a word I like most people if they really thought about it probably wouldn't either.  One reason I don't like the word is because I don't like the whole damsel in distress concept.  To me that plumber in Super Mario Bros. has a case of being nearly as stupid as the Princess he's trying to help.  She needed to stop getting into distress.  The real reason I don't like the word "Rescue" is this "Rescue" implies we need help.  We have a problem!  As humans that it's sometimes the hardest thing to admit.  It makes us feel weak and vulnerable and we don't like it.  As strong as the Hulk is he never wants to admit he needs puny Banner.  The Psalmist in these verses is crying repeatedly for rescue.  This past Sunday Pastor Micah challenged the men to daily surrender to God.  Daily to me is not often enough.  Rescue and surrender make us weak.  But remember this "in all of our weakness He becomes our strength giving us the power and the strength to carry on." 

145.  It says the Psalmist cried with all of his heart.  I don't know about you but that's a lot of crying out for help if I'm using all of my heart. 

146.  He cries to the Lord to save him.  Last I checked "Salvation belongs to our God."  Off to a good start so far. 
147-148.  This guy is seriously seeking God and His word day and night. 

149.  He's appealing to God's loving-kindness.  Wanna know a secret about that read Lamentations 3:22-26

150.  Here's the reason he needs to be rescued it's because of wicked people. 
151-152.  God's truth is established and will last forever.
153-154.  He's seeking rescue
155.  Wake up Wicked and seek salvation.
156.  He knows the secret about God's mercies
157-160.  Look at his focus it's utter dependence on God.

 

Fall on your face and express utter dependence on God http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqUZBGTyM9c You Alone by Kim Hill  Call upon your King for he will rescue you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUy6UHVzEQ Rooftops by Jesus Culture,  This is a song called One more Round by Barlow Girl that reminds us in our battle in life we can't even claim a victory on our own because we depend on God.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwspoaMFtwU the video is a little weird because someone used the cartoon Avatar to depict it.  it's the characters Toph and Katara struggling but I liked it.  we have been talking about rescue this is My Deliverer by Rich Mullins and the Ragamuffin Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac4GnpqXQAQ When you cry out to God remember to give Him all of yourself holding nothing back.   God of All by Sandi Patti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJaftSojO0s

Psalms 119:129-144

  I learned something recently and being a husband I'm probably not going to be done learning for a long time nor do I want to.  I admit I had to learn the hard way.  My wife and I were going to Rudy's bbq and we had just parked when I got asked to do something I can't stand.  So I found myself at Lowe's in the gardening section I was mentally having to tell myself not to be mad.  It finally hit me.  This is something my wife enjoys.  The closer you get to someone in a relationship the more you understand them.  The bible is full of relationships of people who have drawn closer to the King of Kings and when you do like a husband and wife you're changed.  There's millions of examples from Adam to Moses, to Abraham to David.  In these verses I noticed the psalmist be changed. 

 

129.  When we draw close to God's word we do see it as being wonderful.

130.  "The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand."  My dad has a saying about teaching the bible.  "You put the cookies on the bottom shelf."  What this means is make it where anyone can understand.  It might seem wrong  saying this but Bible study for dummies.  I don't think it's wrong though because God wants us to learn.  

131-134.  God's word creates a longing.  It's a display of his mercy and a shield from evil.

135.  "Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees."  This is a prayer.  Need an example of God looking on us in love look to a cross and an empty tomb.  He did that for me and you because of love.

136.  "Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions."  I wrote a story recently and I ended part of it with this statement I had told a friend once.  "When you experience God's glory it breaks your heart to hear people use God's name in vain."  I get what the psalmist is saying here.

137-140.  God's word is right and trustworthy and has been proven repeatedly.

141.  "I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments."  in other words "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me".  

142-144.  To paraphrase a little here from the Blue Lanterns.  Look to God's word and commands for "Hope burns bright."     

 

 

The bible is our source for God's commands and Words.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouTgX9hcwk4 Ancient Words by Michael W. Smith.  This should be a Christian's goal to have God Draw you nearer.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA9V1JzM0p0 Draw me nearer by Caedmon's Call   I said Hope burns bright well here's Hope set High by Amy Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asL6V-xCu-4  This is Amazing Grace by Sandi Patti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JriA3vjaZz4

wake up call

Recently i found out that the Athiest community is going to have a "Day of Reason" to show support for those who are athiests to let them know they are not alone and learn about reason due to the fact there is no God in their minds. This doesn't quite make sense to me as a Christian. i even heard an athiest become mad because a few Christians said they would pray for that person. the Christian band Petra has a song called Sleeping Giant and i feel part of it is very appropriate here. this is referring to the church the body of believers "And the sleeping Giant gets a wake up call." maybe we as believers need one. this is from Psalms 14:1 "For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good." How does an Athiest have a day of reason when they eleiminate the very God who gave them the ability to reason. well we just threw logic out the window according to their day of reason by claiming God doesn't exist awhen creation and changed lives testify to that daily. This is from Romans 1:28 "Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done." God's word is proven even by unbelievers. James 2:19 further states this "You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror." if Demons tremble what makes a human so bold as to say God doesn't exist. remember this people "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." from 2 Peter 3:9. God will return for his people don't be discouraged keep preaching Christ crucified and ressurrected. this is from Romans 14:11 "For the Scriptures say, "'As surely as I live,' says the LORD, every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.'" be encouraged. there shouldn't be one day of prayer but we should live a lifestyle of prayer. Psalms 7:11 says this "God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day." Romans 5:8 gives unbelievers clear hope if they choose to accept it "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." but the bible further states in Romans 10 "9If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” ^e 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” ^{this so called day of reason well it's not really reasonable. pray hard for the unbelievers you know! as a human you can willingly bend your knee to God or you can be forced it's your choice.}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJkhqL4WTu4 this is the Song Sleeping Giant i referenced