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Psalm 118:5a "I called on the LORD in distress..."

Day 264 – Psalm 118

“I called on the LORD in distress…” Psalm 118:5a

RECALLING AN EXPERIENCE OF GOD’S GOODNESS AND MERCY

The psalmist recalled a time when he experienced God’s goodness and mercy first-hand.

“I called on the LORD in distress;
The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
The LORD is for me among those who help me;
Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me.”
Psalm 118:5-7

1. In times of distress

a) Prayer was made to the Lord.
b) God heard and answered.
c) Divine deliverance was experienced.

2. Deep lessons learned from this experience

a) The Lord is on the side of those who fear Him.
b) The Lord’s Presence is made manifest in the people who rally to help.
c) The help we have often indicates the power of God delivering those who call upon Him.

3. Appropriate response

a) Fear must be put aside.
b) There must never be the fear of man.
i) No matter how powerful they may be.
ii) No matter how wicked their intentions may be.
c) There is confidence in the Lord.
i) The wicked will be dealt with.
ii) The desire of the psalmist would be to see justice upheld and the wicked judged for their evil ways.