Looking back the Psalmist as he has begun to journey from spiritual defeat to victory has: Psalm 120 - Realized his spiritual condition, and need of help from the Lord. Psalm 121 - Refocused his spiritual sight from looking out and down to the hills from whence cometh his help. Psalm 121 - Resolved to go to the house of God in spite of the obstacles he might face because he knows the Lord will help him. Psalm 122 - Reunites with the remnant going to the house of God. They encourage him to join them. This brought gladness to his life! Psalm 123 - Refocuses again, looking higher still, not upon a place, but upon a person, the LORD. Psalm 123 - Role of a servant is assumed.
All these are actions in the psalmist's life are working to bring him closer to the victorious Christian life. Now after having read the previous blogs, and understanding the practical applications made I will give you a quick summary of the next 11 chapters.
Psalm 124 - Remembrance and Reflection of God's Past Protection and Goodness
They were delivered from the waters
From the mouth of the wild animal
From the snare of the fowlers
Remembering the protecting hand of God in the past gives us faith and confidence in Him for the future.
Psalm 125 - Relying upon the Power and Presence of God "The LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever"
Psalm 126 - Realization that God still has power today, and can do it again "Turn again", God is still able to help and deliver his children if we will call upon Him.
Every psalm is a step towards the victorious Christian life
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