E-pistle for May 6, 2011
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E-pistle
FreeWay Foundation May 6, 2011
The morning and evening rejoice
(Psalm 65:1-13)
Dr. Curt Scarborough
I. Concentration: on God's blessings to mankind
1. God takes the initiative and chooses whom He will bless, v. 4.
2. God causes that chosen person to approach (come near), v. 4.
3. God allows that chosen person to dwell with Him ("in His courts"), v. 4.
4. God satisfies that chosen person's spiritual needs, v. 4.
5. God answers the prayers of that chosen person by performing awesome deeds, v. 5.
6. God's providential care strengthens that chosen person's faith and confidence, v. 5.
7. God receives that chosen person's acceptable praise, which is validated by that man
performing his vows (spiritual promises made to God), v. 1.
II. Meditation: on God's blessings to the planet Earth
1. God reveals Himself as the Creator of the universe, vv. 5-8.
2. God, through His creative providence, fills each day from morning to God sends
water on the earth to produce a bountiful harvest, vv. 9-10.
3. God crowns ("tops off") each year with His goodness, so that all nature rejoices and
sings, vv. 11-13.
III. Revelation: on rejoicing at the outgoings of the morning and evening
1. All our days and years are to be seen as joyful blessing from God.
2. Each day, and all day, God deserves to be worshipped.
3. The day and night cycle every 24 hours ("outgoings" . . . closings; endings) testifies
of the marvelous plan and power of God, Who holds "the whole world in His hand."
4. If "the little hills rejoice" (v. 12) and the "valleys shout for joy . . . sing" (v. 13), so
should man whom God has chosen and blessed!
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Thank God that He has chosen me.
2. Thank God that He satisfies all my needs by his miraculous deeds.
3. Thank God for his revelation of Himself as Creator and Sustainer of life on the earth.
4. Thank God . . . all day; every day . . . with joy, shouting, and singing.
How awesome are your works!
(Psalm 66:1-20)
Dr. Curt Scarborough
I. Concentration: on God's works for man
1. God miraculously opened the Red Sea and the Jordan River to allow his people to
cross over on dry ground, v. 6.
2. God observes and controls (rules) all nations by His power, v. 7.
3. God sustains and gives security to the lives of his people, v. 9.
4. God brings His people through persecution, suffering, and affliction into rich
fulfillment (spiritual abundance), vv. 10-12.
II. Meditation: on man's worship of God
1. Make a joyful SHOUT to God, v. 1.
2. SING out the honor of His name, v. 2.
3. Make His PRAISE glorious; BLESS our God, you peoples, vv. 2, 8.
4. TESTIFY: "How awesome are Your works!" vv. 3, 5.
III. Revelation: on man's responses to God's works
1. I will go into Your house with burnt offerings, vv. 13, 15.
2. I will pay you my vows (do what I promised), vv. 13-14.
3. I will declare what God had done for me, vv. 16-17.
4. I will live a life of integrity, knowing that: "If I regard (values; treasure) iniquity
in my heart, the Lord will not hear (my prayers), vv. 18-20.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Reflect upon God's miraculous acts in my behalf . . . and thank Him with joyous
testimonies.
2. Remember that God always is in ultimate control of circumstances and situations
of my life . . . and praise Him with singing and shouting.
3. Recognize that God sustains me and supplies all my needs . . . and depend completely
upon His mercy and grace.
4. Realize that God's providential love and care will accompany me through adversity
into His abundant spiritual blessings.
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose."
--Robert Byrne
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