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Psalm 71:21a "You shall increase my greatness..."

Day 339 – Psalm 71

“You shall increase my greatness…” Psalm 71:21a

LOOKING BEYOND STRUGGLES IN LIFE

Struggles in life can be painful and discouraging. But when there is full trust in God we can look at the future with great confidence!

“You shall increase my greatness,
And comfort me on every side.”
Psalm 71:21

1. Believing in the Lord

a) That He would revive again (Psalm 71:20b).
b) That He would rescue from the jaws of death (Psalm 71:20c).

2. Basis of this belief

a) God’s great righteousness (Psalm 71:19)
i) His covenantal promise.
ii) His commitment to all who trust Him.
b) God’s strength and power (Psalm 71:18)
i) To fulfil all that He has promised.
ii) The past record of all that God had done (Psalm 71:19b).

3. Believing in the future

a) That God would increase greatness.
i) This aspect of faith echoes what King David wrote (Psalm 18:35).
ii) Greatness is triumphing over enemies.
iii) It is exaltation by God Himself.
b) And comfort me on every side.
i) This would involve peace in both the heart and mind.
ii) It would certainly involve God’s Presence.