Word Up Ministries

July 4, 2024

Scripture:

PSALM 42, PSALM 43, PSALM 44, PSALM 45, PSALM 46

When A Nation Is In Crisis

Rise up! Help us! Ransom us because of your unfailing love.

Psalm 44:26

My Takeaways

Something Old

In crisis and defeat, both nationally and personally:

Remember all He has done for you, and tell Him what you remember.
Declare your trust in God and His provisions for victory, and tell Him that you trust Him.
Stay faithful, no matter what happens, and tell Him that you will remain faithful.

I love what Spurgeon said about our key verse:

Rise up! Help us! Ransom us because of your unfailing love.
Psalm 44:26

“A short, but sweet and comprehensive prayer, much to the point, clear, simple, urgent, as all prayers should be.”

Something New

The exact same words penned twice in one psalm and once in another. The psalmist must have been in a bad way. I’m glad I’m not the only one who repeats myself to the Lord.

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!
Psalm 42:5-6

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!
Psalm 42:11

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!
Psalm 43:5