Psalm 71 Staff Devotions - Themes of Salvation and Hope
Presented with images, reflections, and actions inspired by Psalm 71, this devotional journey explores themes of seeking salvation, finding hope in God's deliverance, and responding with faith-filled actions. Discover profound insights into personal struggles, lament, and trust in God amidst trials, resonating with the experiences of individuals in deep despair but clinging to a steadfast faith. Engage with the psalmist's cries for rescue and sustenance, reflecting on the enduring relevance of these ancient words in contemporary faith journeys.
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Psalm 71 Staff devotions
Each of these books end with a doxology. This is a short hymn of praises to God. Book One: Psalm 1-41, most songs by David. Book Two: Psalm 41-72, 72:20 the prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Book Three: Psalm 73-89 Book Four: Psalm 90-106 Book Five: Psalm 107-150, from here we have the great Hallelujah songs 113-118 and the final Great Hallelujah 146-150.
Truth in Action: Psalm 42-72 - Letting the life of the Holy Spirit bring faith s works alive in you. Psalm 62:12 - Understand and know that God will reward everyone according to his deeds. Psalm 64:1; 69:9 Psalm 45:17 - Be faithful to bear witness to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior ACTION: Psalm 42:1 - Cultivate a conscious hunger and thirst for God. Psalm 59:16-17 - Sing to God in your times alone with Him. Psalm 47:1 We do a lot of clapping in praise.
Truth in Action: ACTION: Psalm 46:10 Understand that knowing God involves experiencing regular times of silent waiting and expectant quietude. Psalm 44:22 Offer your life Go God daily as a living sacrifice. The last TRUTH in this section of notes is steps to dealing with sin. Dealing with sin begins by understanding that sin originates in the heart. ACTION: Psalm 66:18 - Avoid nullifying your praise and prayers by planning, harboring, or entertaining sin or wickedness in your heart.
Psalm 71 Two Themes: Save me & the next generation Psalm 71:2b Psalm 69:1 Save me, O God! For the waters have. Come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing. I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me, I am weary with crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. V. 14 deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink; Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the floodwater overflow me, nor let the deep swallow me up; and let not the pit shut its mouth on me.
This Psalm 69 along with Psalm 22, is the most frequently quoted Psalm in the New Testament: Psalm 69:4 John 15:25 Psalm 69:9 John 2:17; Romans 15:3 Psalm 69:22-23 Romans 11:9-10 Psalm 69:25 Acts 1:20
The author describes a person in the depths of despair, suffering in every possible way because of his devotion to God. Psalm 69:7-12 - He wants to worship God in the way he was instructed. Psalm 69:9-12 - Tradition says David wrote this psalm, but possible by Hezekiah. Some portions of this psalm anticipate the sufferings of Jesus. Psalm 69:1-4 - Save me, O God! This describes Jesus feelings as he endured persecution and the agony of the cross. Psalm 109:26 (ESV) - Help me, O LORD my God! One translation says Because of your constant love, save me! Matthew 8:25 - And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, Save us, Lord; we are perishing.
Psalm 3:7 - Arise, O LORD, save me. Psalm 54:1 - Save, O God, by your name, vindicate me by Your power. Psalm 119:146 - I cried to You; Save me and I shall keep Your testimonies. Psalm 20:9 - Save, O LORD. Psalm 118:25 - O LORD, do save. Psalm 60:5 - That Your beloved may be delivered, Save with Your right hand, and answer us! Psalm 106:47 - Save us, O LORD our God. Psalm 28:9 - Save Your people and bless your inheritance. Jeremiah 17:14 - Heal me, O LORD and I will be healed; Save me and I will be saved, for You are my praise. Matthew 14:30 SAVE ME.
Older now and the Next Generation Psalm 71:9 - Do not cast me off in the time of old age, do not forsake me when my strength fails. Psalm 71:17-18 - O God, You have taught me from my youth; and to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone to come. V. 19 Your righteousness, O God, is very high, You who have done great things. I Timothy 4:16-17
Salvation starts with an event; but it is a process: Psalm 71:9 Psalm 71:12 I am to be a carrier of the manifest presence of God.
At the end of my life may I be found praising God (Psalm 71:19-24). Psalm 71:20-21 Listen to Dr. Woods prayer, Lord Jesus, as I grow older, I have a choice between counting my bruises or counting my blessings, trusting You or testing You, grouching or giving thanks, regretting my if onlys or rejoicing in how You provided. Keep my mind and heart clear of clutter and confusion so I never forget who You are, what You have done for me, and the bright promise of all that yet lies ahead.
Observation from Psalm 74: Psalm 74:13-17 You divide the sea by Your strength. You broke the heads of the sea serpents in the waters. You broke the heads of the Leviathan in pieces (large sea creatures) this represents the oppressive rulers of Egypt. You broke open the fountain; and the flood. You dried up mighty rivers. You have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the borders of the earth.
