contextual circumstances

Contextual Circumstances• Surrounded by Defamation – “turn glory to shame” (v. 2)

• Surrounded by Delusion – “love worthlessness” (v. 2)

• Surrounded by Deceit – “seek falsehood” (v. 2)

• Surrounded by Defeatists – “Who will show us any good?” (v.6)

Complete Confidence• Confidently Call upon God • “God of my righteousness” (v. 1)• “Hear me” (v. 1b)• “Answer me” (v. 1a)• “Have mercy on me” (v. 1)• “Bless us” (v. 6)

Complete Confidence• Confidently Call upon God• Confidently Cogitate All God Has Done• “The Lord has set apart” (v. 3)• “You have relieved me” (v. 1)• “You have put gladness in my heart” (v. 7)

Complete Confidence• Confidently Call upon God• Confidently Cogitate All God Has Done• Confidently Commit Entirely to God• Call on God with confidence (v. 1)• Control yourself (v. 4)• Commune within your heart (v. 4)• Calm down (v. 4)• Carry out God’s will (v. 5a)• Count on God in all things (v. 5b)• Claim His peace (v. 8)

Convicting Conclusion • I am safe in the hands of God!• God makes me safe…no matter the distress!• God ALONE (and no other) makes me safe!

• Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31• Repent of your sins – Acts 17:30• Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10• Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27• God will wash away your sins – Acts 22:16• God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47• God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23

• Confidently serve Him faithfully – Matthew 25:23