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
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