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Psalms 69 Justice And Deliverance In Persecusion 1000 Days Of Searching The Scriptures Pastor Chidi Okorie 2023-02-03-#553
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Psalm 69 is one of the imprecatory Psalms, meaning that it contains prayers or expressions of anger and frustration directed toward one's enemies. In this Psalm, King David cries out to God for help in the face of persecution and oppression. The psalm begins with a declaration of the author's distress and a call for God to rescue him. He speaks of being deeply troubled, of his enemies mocking him, and of being beset on all sides by those who seek his harm.
Despite this, he remains confident in God's ability to deliver him, and he calls upon God to act on his behalf.The Psalm then goes on to describe the extent of the author's distress and the depth of his suffering. He speaks of being thirsty and in need of water, of being weak and faint, and of being oppressed by his enemies. The author is especially concerned about being misunderstood and misrepresented by those around him, and he pleads with God to vindicate him and to bring an end to his suffering.
Despite the anger and frustration expressed in Psalm 69, the author never loses sight of his faith in God. Throughout the Psalm, he reminds himself of God's faithfulness and of the promises that God has made to his people. This gives him the courage and strength to endure, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
In conclusion, Psalm 69 is a powerful expression of the struggle for justice and deliverance in the face of oppression and persecution. The psalm speaks to the human experience of suffering, frustration, and anger, but it also points us to the ultimate source of hope and comfort - our faith in God. By calling upon God for help and by trusting in his faithfulness, the author of this Psalm reminds us that even in the darkest of times, we can find comfort and peace in the knowledge that God is with us.
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Manage episode 354454755 series 1071194
Psalm 69 is one of the imprecatory Psalms, meaning that it contains prayers or expressions of anger and frustration directed toward one's enemies. In this Psalm, King David cries out to God for help in the face of persecution and oppression. The psalm begins with a declaration of the author's distress and a call for God to rescue him. He speaks of being deeply troubled, of his enemies mocking him, and of being beset on all sides by those who seek his harm.
Despite this, he remains confident in God's ability to deliver him, and he calls upon God to act on his behalf.The Psalm then goes on to describe the extent of the author's distress and the depth of his suffering. He speaks of being thirsty and in need of water, of being weak and faint, and of being oppressed by his enemies. The author is especially concerned about being misunderstood and misrepresented by those around him, and he pleads with God to vindicate him and to bring an end to his suffering.
Despite the anger and frustration expressed in Psalm 69, the author never loses sight of his faith in God. Throughout the Psalm, he reminds himself of God's faithfulness and of the promises that God has made to his people. This gives him the courage and strength to endure, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
In conclusion, Psalm 69 is a powerful expression of the struggle for justice and deliverance in the face of oppression and persecution. The psalm speaks to the human experience of suffering, frustration, and anger, but it also points us to the ultimate source of hope and comfort - our faith in God. By calling upon God for help and by trusting in his faithfulness, the author of this Psalm reminds us that even in the darkest of times, we can find comfort and peace in the knowledge that God is with us.
Download the SendMe Radio App Today: SendMe Radio is now an online streaming internet radio station, packed with all the messages on the podcast. Listen to awesome Interviews, thousands of Gospel Music, and discover new businesses and they’re inspiring stores. Also if you would like a radio commercial for your Church, Social or Business event contact us via email at digitalink@sendmeradio.com
Google Assistant Google Action is available on Google Home:Google Assistant Google Action is available on:
Google Home https://assistant.google.com/services/a/uid/000000aec764f20f?hl=en
Alexa skill is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLN6LHMSendMe Radio Apple Store App for IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sendme-radio/id6444263130
SendMe Radio Google Play App for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icreo.sendmeradio
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