Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Psalm 20


A DAY OF TROUBLE (1‑3). David was going out to battle, and he and his people gathered to pray. HIS SECRET OF VICTORY WAS THE NAME OF THE LORD (v. 1), the Lord he worshiped SINCERELY AND SACRIFICIALLY.


A DAY OF TRIUMPH (4‑6). Again, IT IS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD THAT YOU FIGHT THE FORCES OF EVIL (v. 5). GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS PRAYER AND SENDS YOU THE HELP YOU NEED.


A DAY OF TRUST (7‑9). David had a great name, BUT THE NAME OF THE LORD IS MUCH GREATER Some people have names that can­not be trusted, BUT GOD'S NAME HAS NEVER FAILED. Your days of trouble can become days of triumph if you trust in the name of the Lord.


With the Word - Warren W. Wiersbe

Thomas Nelson Publishers

Nashville

“Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc.”


During the year may you have....


Enough happiness to keep you sweet.


Enough trials to keep you strong.


Enough sorrow to keep you human.


Enough hope to keep you happy.


Enough failure to keep you humble.


Enough success to keep you eager.


Enough friends to give you comfort.


Enough wealth to meet your needs.


Enough enthusiasm to make you look forward to tomorrow.


Enough determination to make each day better than the day before.


(Psalm) 20 NIV)


MAY THE LORD ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. {2} MAY HE SEND YOU HELP FROM THE SANCTUARY AND GRANT YOU SUPPORT FROM ZION. {3} May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah {4} May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. {5} We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. MAY THE LORD GRANT ALL YOUR REQUESTS. {6} Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. {7} Some trust in chariots and some in horses, BUT WE TRUST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD OUR GOD. {8} They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. {9} O LORD, save the king! Answer us when we call!