Message Notes

A DECLARED LOVE FOR THE LORD
Text: Psalm 18
03 Jul 2005

(I) THE CONCEPT OF “AN INTERACTIVE FAITH”

1. As opposed to “a passive faith’

2. As opposed to “a faith without works”

3. A definitely Biblical concept

a) Old Testament

b) New Testament

(II) FEATURES OF “AN INTERACTIVE FAITH”

1. A Living Relationship between the Believer and God

2. A Lively Relationship

3. A Loving Relationship

(III) CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF “AN INTERACTIVE FAITH”

1. The Establishment of a Faith-Relationship with God

2. The Development of the Faith-Relationship with God

a) Times of Need

i) Prayer- “I will call upon the LORD…”       Psalm 18:3a

“In my distress I called upon the LORD…” Psalm 18:6a

ii) Answer- “He heard my cry from His temple…”         Psalm 18:6c

b) Knowledge of God

“My strength, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my shield, my strength…”  Psalm 18:2

i) Experiences

ii) Meditation

3. Declaration of Love for God

“I will love You, O LORD…”    Psalm 18:1a

a) Many reasons for this love for God

b) Highlighting of Reasons for this love

i) “The LORD was my support”            Psalm 18:18b

ii) “The LORD rewarded me…”         Psalm 18:20

iii) “The LORD will enlighten my darkness”             Psalm 18:28b

iv) “It is God who arms me with strength”          Psalm18:32

POEM

GUIDANCE

There’s a tender hand that guides me

When I cannot see the way;

There’s a loving arm that hides me

From the storm that rise each day.

There’s a gentle voice that cheers me

When the path ahead grows dim;

There’s a ready ear that hears me

Every time I cry to Him.

‘Tis my Lord, my blessed Saviour!

He it is who walks with me.

I shall dwell with Him forever,

Now and through eternity!

– Avis B. Christiansen –