John Patton, a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands
was surrounded one night by hostile natives who were
intent on burning out the Patton’s and killing them.
Patton and his wife prayed during ... More
Deliverance
David was being slandered and violence was present. This psalm can be divided as follows:
I. Asking for deliverance (vv. 1-11).
1. Places his case before the Lord (v. 1) “Deliver me, O Lord from the evil men ...”
2. Pleads his case before the Lord (vv. 2-11). He explains how the evil man’s plans are:
a. Belligerent thoughts (v. 2) “Which imagine mischiefs in their heart ...”
b. Bitter words (v. 3) “They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent ...”
c. Brutal deeds (v. 4-5) “Keep me, O Lord from the hands of the wicked ...”
3. Plans of evil men are brought to nothing by:
a. A God who responds (vv. 6-7) “Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle ...”
b. A God who restrains (v. 8) “Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked ...”
c. A God who rules (vv. 9-11) “Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth ...”
II. Assurance of deliverance (vv. 12-13).
1. For those rejected by men (v. 12). “The Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted ...”
2. For those right with God (v. 13). “Surely the righteous shall give thanks ...”
Application
Probably I will never be pursued by someone trying to physically kill me. However, I have some enemies that I will face such as peer pressure, materialism, etc. I need to pray just like David did that God would deliver, preserve, and keep me from falling prey to these.
Psalms 140:1-13 (English Standard Version)
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A Prayer For The Lord’s Help
Psalms 140:1–13
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John Patton, a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands was surrounded one night by hostile natives who were intent on burning out the Patton’s and killing them. Patton and his wife prayed during ... More
David was being slandered and violence was present. This psalm can be divided as follows:
I. Asking for deliverance (vv. 1-11).
1. Places his case before the Lord (v. 1) “Deliver me, O Lord from the evil men ...”
2. Pleads his case before the Lord (vv. 2-11). He explains how the evil man’s plans are:
a. Belligerent thoughts (v. 2) “Which imagine mischiefs in their heart ...”
b. Bitter words (v. 3) “They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent ...”
c. Brutal deeds (v. 4-5) “Keep me, O Lord from the hands of the wicked ...”
3. Plans of evil men are brought to nothing by:
a. A God who responds (vv. 6-7) “Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle ...”
b. A God who restrains (v. 8) “Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked ...”
c. A God who rules (vv. 9-11) “Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth ...”
II. Assurance of deliverance (vv. 12-13).
1. For those rejected by men (v. 12). “The Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted ...”
2. For those right with God (v. 13). “Surely the righteous shall give thanks ...”
Application
Probably I will never be pursued by someone trying to physically kill me. However, I have some enemies that I will face such as peer pressure, materialism, etc. I need to pray just like David did that God would deliver, preserve, and keep me from falling prey to these.
Psalms 140:1-13 (English Standard Version)
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