Psalm 54:4-7 Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.… I. WHEN GOD IS THE HELPER OF HIS PEOPLE. 1. In the great crisis of their conversion. He raiseth from the pit, delivers, saves, etc. 2. In the troubles and afflictions of life. These are many, varied, sometimes severe, etc. Job, the apostles (2 Corinthians 1:8-10). 3. In the perils and conflicts of their warfare (Psalm 37:14, 15; Psalm 60:11, 12; 166:5). 4. In their labours and toils in His kingdom (Psalm 121:1, 2). 5. In weakness, sickness and death (Psalm 23:4; Psalm 116:1-9). II. WHAT KIND OF A HELPER IS GOD. 1. Always near at hand. 2. Always efficient and sufficient. 3. Perpetual and everlasting. III. THE CONCLUSIONS TO WHICH THE SUBJECT SHOULD LEAD US. 1. Personal knowledge and reliance on God. 2. Unwavering faith and hope. 3. Constant prayer and supplication. He will be sought and inquired of. 4. Acknowledgment and praise. "Bless the Lord at all times," etc. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.WEB: Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. |
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