Message Notes

PSALM 63

1. Context

a. David was in the wilderness

b. He was running away from Saul

2. Our equivalent – problems

a. God allows for it

b. It can be given by God

c. Self-created

3. So that we can discover God in ways that are:

a. Practical

b. Personal

DAVID’S DISCOVERY OF GOD

1. Protection

a. Sanctuary   (Psalm 62:2)

b. In the shadow of Your wings   (Psalm 63:7)

2. Preservation

a. You have been my help   (Psalm 63:7)

b. Your right hand upholds me   (Psalm 63:8)

3. Power and Glory   (Psalm 63:2)

4. Precious   (Psalm 63:3)

a. God’s lovingkindness

b. It is better than life

DAVID’S PRACTICE OF SEEKING THE LORD

1. Prayer

a. Seeking the Lord early   (Psalm 63:1)

b. Remembering God   (Psalm 63:6)

c. Meditating on Him   (Psalm 63:6)

2. Praise

a. Blessing the Lord   (Psalm 63:3)

b. With joyful lips   (Psalm 63:5)