"and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free", The God Who Is To Be Feared As Asaph seems to vividly describe the same scene Psalm 111 v 10 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! OUR SENSE OF THE POWER SHOWN IN OUR DELIVERANCE. What are we to make of such a truth? God's rebuke to hardened Pharaoh was the flower of his army drowned in the Red Sea. Upon the whole, I beseech you to make a wise improvement of the present threatening aspect of public affairs, and to remember that your duty to God, to your country, to your families, and to yourselves, is the same. God used their wrath to bring glory to Himself by atoning for the humble. Psalm 55 v 22 Reaching farther into local communities and throughout the world with love is a priority. In short, call upon Christ for forgiveness and salvation mountains. THIS IS THAT RESPONSE. To Gods PROPHETIC FUTURE. It is a declaration of Gods righteous judgment In one sense a failure to fear God is NOT NEW. We are promised that He is not angry. Only God can help us. Submit to Him and then honor that submission. Or the case of the prophet who went to Bethel to rebuke Jeroboam. Some will be the redeemed, who will glorify Him in heaven clothed in white I. BUT IS THE HEIGHT OF SINFUL FOLLY. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. This is the case before us now. 6. In some senses, each term may be applied to God. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Then he had seen God, when the limit was reached, restrain this wrath, in the pictorial language of the singer, girding it upon Himself, and so preventing its further action under the will of man. (Morgan), iv. GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM, I. Impress that effective education of the rising race includes the teaching of this special relation of God to our nation. None are great in his hand. (Vers. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast forsaken them that seek thee. 3. - two free years of archived e-Editions That is what is happening now. Read life aright, and we may find God's rebuke in disappointments that we have known, and disasters we have suffered. Web76 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. Psalm 31 v 19 Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. You come to Him seeking to give whatever He wants, and to make an offering that He will accept. When you approach this fearful God, Asaph is moving from Gods HISTORICAL RESUME And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins." At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both rider and horse were cast into a dead sleep.. Think in terms of wedding vows here. V. THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE GIFTS WE CAN OFFER TO GOD ARE THOSE OF REPENTANCE AND A RENEWED LIFE. Judah and Jerusalem were emptied of all self-trust, all pride and boasting, and had become meek, knowing that in quietness and in confidence was their strength. Or Elijah's rebuke of Ahab. TRUE, But we only draw near to God through Jesus Christ Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. He made heaven and earth, and can unmake them. Psalm 76:1 In Judah [is] God known: his name [is] great in Israel. God is to be known, and According to their deeds, so He will repay, Wrath to His adversaries, recompense to His enemies; To the coastlands He will make recompense.. They should keep their vows to Him and bring presents to honor Him. Psalm 18 v 32 e. He is awesome to the kings of the earth: Even the princes and the kings of the earth can and should see the awe of this great God. Hebrews 10:31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God., In the book of the Revelation we catch a glimpse of this great fear. He already installed His King on Mt. And then God promised to turn and destroy them. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Show that, in Christ's dealings with the sin foe, the same impression is made on us. This Psalm is ENCOURAGING and EVANGELISTIC. What are we, that we should think to stand before him, at whose rebuke the earth trembles, and before whom the rocks are thrown down? A psalm of Asaph. It is satisfying gifts. God is eternal and has eternal power to match his word. God's rebuke to over confident David was three days' plague in the land. The Assyrians had to be taught that Jehovah was God alone; and that lesson they could only learn through such a manifestation of Jehovah's power as would declare him to stand alone. Psalms 112. That is the picture Asaph is painting. I. This is lesson 32 of 32 in a series of lessons called Praise God Through the Psalms. Praise God Through the Psalms Psalm 119:105-112. I. Ezekiel 38:10-12 Thus says the Lord GOD, It will come about on that day, that thoughts will come into your mind and you will devise an evil plan, and you will say, I will go up against the land of unwalled villages. Psalm 92 v 1 Where the Jews rose up to murder Christ. - R.T. What madness it is and has ever been found to be! The "irremediable" is more or less in every man's life; and the "irremediable" is a help to the fall knowledge of God. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. And come to faith in Jesus Christ to hell for all eternity. WebLESSONS FROM PSALMS SEVENTY-FIVE Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10 Ray O. Brooks B. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. It REMINDS Gods people that God will (9) save all the humble Than a sinner entering the presence of God. AND WHAT A TIMELY REMINDER. And a man ought to understand what his besetting sins are, what his circumstances of temptation are. Luke 6:46 Why do you call Me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?. 1. Psalms 10:9 He lurks in a hiding place as a lion in his lair; He lurks to catch the afflicted; He catches the afflicted when he draws him into his net., Jeremiah actually used the word regarding God. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Hope these verses are a blessing to you and provides practical life lessons to apply in your daily life. (See Job 1:12; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 2.) But we feel this - that destruction was a unique and amazing display of Divine power. The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'mycareerdiamonds_com-box-4','ezslot_9',122,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-mycareerdiamonds_com-box-4-0'); Psalm 119 v 133 God's rebuke to over confident David was three days' plague in the land. to view this author's last article or If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? There is no fortress that is any defense from the power of God. They were sovereignly used for His purpose of glorifying His own name. That he speaks of them as though they already happened. Its as RC Sproul used to say: It is atoning sacrifices. Asaph said none of the warriors could use his hands The Psalmist begins with an announcement of God Many think Asaph has that battle in mind as he pens this Psalm. 4. 7-9.) THE WORLD HAS PAINTED GOD AS APPROACHABLE, Holy fear. The reference to praising God on the harp and lyre (71:22) sounds like David, and the reference to having his greatness increased (71:21) could refer to Davids being restored to the throne. 3.) The Bible is full of illustrations of this. Blessed are they who (1) receive, who (2) heed, and who (3) respond to, their Lord's rebuke! We dare not smile at God's anger; for he can do everything. c. Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay them: Asaph brought a logical conclusion to the facts presented. And that He will easily destroy all those who rebel against Him The battle against God is not even a good fight. SUCH KNOWLEDGE IS THE SPECIAL POSSESSION AND PRIVILEGE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee The furious attempts and blasphemous speeches of thine enemies shall serve thy glory, and cause thy people and others to praise and magnify thee for that admirable wisdom, power, faithfulness, and goodness which thou didst discover on that occasion. Have you assembled together willingly to hear what shall be said on public affairs, and to join in imploring the blessing of God on the counsels and arms of the united colonies, and can you be unconcerned, what shall become of you for ever, when all the monuments of human greatness shall be laid in ashes, for the earth itself and all the works that are therein shall be burnt up.. III. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. We see coming in the end as recorded by John in the Revelation. 25 Encouraging Bible Verses from the Book of Psalm, 25 Powerful Bible Verses from the Book of Psalm about Strength, 20 Powerful Verses from the Book of Psalm for Biblical Meditation. All our strivings and endeavours leave us pretty much where we were; but when abandoning ourselves to God, that he may save us, then his power is made known, the enemy is rebuked and slain. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. The wicked of the earth will drink of the dregs of that cup in God's good time. The Hebrew word for tabernacle is interesting. I'm Rachel and I'm passionate about providing you with resources to help your career journey and personal development. Imagine the relief, and the joy of the relief. 4 6.) For even among those who do claim to believe in God, BUT GOD WILL BE GLORIFIED. The might and majesty of God awe the soul, as they well may. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Submit your life to Him. For when you enter His presence you run the extreme risk Psalms 76 is an example of that declaration. It is a declaration of Gods righteous judgment And it is meant to warn all men. - R.T. Fitful and partial religion leaves the soul more often vanquished than victor, and can never sing such a psalm as this. God was, in a sense, in Moses, with Moses. Asaph described the Babylonian invasion Feel free to click any of the links below to explore:-, 20 Powerful Verses From The Book of Psalm For Biblical Meditation, 25 Encouraging Bible Verses From The Book of Psalm, 25 Powerful Bible Verses From The Book of Psalm About Strength. THE SENSE IN WHICH GOD MAY BE ANGRY. This is the case before us now. Psalms 76 certainly fits that bill. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast forsaken them that seek thee. As in the Shechinah-cloud, and as in the Holy Sacrament. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? WebPsalm 76 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm [or] Song of Asaph. Never have we had a year of life in which our payment of vows matched our New Year promises. Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. It is a classic picture of the reminder that the best lies are 90% truth. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . HIS GRACE IS FOR THE HUMBLE What man is he that feareth the Lord? Psalm 147 v 11 You can check these in your browser security settings. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil., In the New Testament we read: And this is something the world needs to understand. Is that God has a history of defending what is His. III. You have the mountains covered with Gods enemies We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. (Ver. I. Suffer me to recommend to you an attention to the public interest of religion, or in other words, zeal for the glory of God and the good of others. God destroys the weapons of the soul's great enemy. Another way to translate the word might be glorious. The Christian life cannot be begun without it, The Returning Conqueror; Or, God Glorified In His Triumph Over Evil. Which speaks of WARNING and CAUTION to the reader. (7) You, even You, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry. All the spoil of Judah, which Assyria had reckoned to gather on the mountains where they were encamped, all that spoil, together with what they already had, - all was taken from them (cf. It is a good thing to give thanks and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High. The Book of Psalm is one of my favorite books of the bible. When a letter was sent in to Hezekiah he spread it out before the LORD and appealed to God for deliverance. Because it is associated with perfect wisdom, absolute righteousness, and irresistible power. Such knowledge raises them from the degradation of sensuality and barbarity to purity and humanity. WHERE HE IS THUS KNOWN HE IS GREAT AMONGST THEM. In the first place, I would take the opportunity on this occasion, and from this subject, to press every hearer to a sincere concern for his own souls salvation. It was both rider and horse who were cast into a dead sleep. But God then wrapped Himself in wrath and destroyed their city and burned their temple with fire. None can stand before him. See here, the rebuke was a night blast that slew the tens of thousands, and drove Sennacherib back to his land, a defeated and humiliated man. Speaking to God Asaph says: 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. The fear of dread. 6, "At thy rebuke.") "Thou, even thou" - as if shutting out all other fear. Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Impacting the World around Us Or Good for Nothing? They are as great heaps of light chaff before the whirlwind; or large quantities of dry stubble before devouring flames. - S.C. It is the setting of the stage for the great battle of Armageddon. But they are voiceful deeds. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. Anger is the state of mind suitable for a king, governor, or judge, in the presence of any form of public injustice or crime. I. That second interpretation certainly fits the next 2 verses. GOD'S REBUKES ARE SOMETIMES WORDS. An infant would have better chances entering a lions den If the Hebrew text is to be understood in this sense, then the idea is that God promises to restrain the wrath of man. God will be glorified for all eternity by all creation. Illustrate from the Assyrians. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. So we can depend upon God in good or bad times. Read life aright, and we may find God's rebuke in disappointments that we have known, and disasters we have suffered. Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. What a heap of unpaid vows the years have piled up! Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, Cruel, with fury and burning anger, To make the land a desolation; And He will exterminate its sinners from it.. The remainder of wrath shalt thou Psalms 76:11-12. But "greater is he who is with us than all who can be against us." III. There is an expected response from the world. IT PRAISES GOD. It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. (Ver. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. Who are going to approach His city and overthrow Him, In the wilderness we read of "God's tabernacle;" in the later history we read of God's "dwelling place in Zion." "Judgments" may, for the present purpose, be distinguished from "afflictions" or "chastisements," as meaning "irremediable calamities," such as this plague on the Assyrians. And Esarhaddon his son became king in his place.. See here, the rebuke was a night blast that slew the tens of thousands, and drove Sennacherib back to his land, a defeated and humiliated man. Others see the translation mountains of prey as a reference to Gods 5 The stouthearted were stripped of their spoil; And even more specifically, O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. There are many verses of Scripture II. WebPSALMS LESSON 76 We will begin this lesson by giving the 77th Psalm in metre. (8-9) You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth feared and was still When God arose to judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. And one who you need not fear at all. The meek will he guide in judgement: and the meek will he teach his way. It is part of God's universal purpose of overruling all evil for good. Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled. What a heap of imperfectly paid vows! If this article was a blessing, feel free to share it and leave a comment. Wilfulness. Psalm 118 v 14 Asaph wants the wicked world to understand that. You cannot handle God and youd be foolish to think you can. The fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; the mountains also will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse and every wall will fall to the ground. AND ALSO OFTEN MISSED God's rebuke to over confident David was three days' plague in the land. 10:30am Morning Worship If this article was a blessing, feel free to share it and leave a comment. Feel free to connect with me via Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. 3. But God is known through his judgments even by his own people. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 3 There brake he the I. And even more precisely, the daring of the man who forces his way when he knows it is contrary to the will of God, or when he means to put dishonour on God. His name is great in Israel 3. Only a foolish man would seek to call Him out or meet Him in judgment. Copyright 2022 The Newton County Appeal, 105 Main St. P.O. Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. His tabernacle is in Salem 4. (12) He will cut off the spirit of princes; He is feared by the kings of the earth.. NOTHING IS OF MORE IMPORTANCE TO MEN THAN THE KNOWLEDGE AND RIGHT ESTEEM OF GOD. God is eternal and has eternal power to match his word. So Christ "leads captivity captive," and "saves to the uttermost." So we come to Him with Christ. It would be of little avail if our great spiritual foe were but for a time overcome, if after a little while he could come back with all his power. Takes for himself the prey which the enemy had regarded as his own. OUR VOWS AT CONFIRMATION, AND UNION WITH CHRIST'S CHURCH. Psalm 23 v 1 We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Jeremiah 25:33, 38 Those slain by the LORD on that day will be from one end of the earth to the other. Thinking over all these vows, who among us can fail to be impressed by the thought of how much is unpaid, and how much we owe to God? Read life aright, and we may find God's rebuke in disappointments that we have known, and disasters we have suffered. Subtle foes, small foes, like ichneumon flies, who deposit their eggs in the caterpillar and eat up its life, could ruin us more surely than open foes, were it not that our God will be sure also to get his praise of them. Those foes lose their power to affright us when once we can see that God will get his glory in dealing with them, and in delivering us from them. 3. If these last 3 Psalms do work together, Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is a warning not to mess with those who live in Israel What man is he that feareth the Lord? (5-6) The stouthearted were plundered, They sank into sleep; And none of the warriors could use his hands. God's Spirit dwelt "without measure" in Christ. And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds. 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. It feels like we are living in unprecedented times. But one glimpse of His majestic glory and their hearts melt within them. Lions live over in that brush.. This Psalm is not a memorial, this Psalm is a warning. But they are voiceful deeds. For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! II. HOW THEY ARE ACCOMPLISHED. God's rebuke to hardened Pharaoh was the flower of his army drowned in the Red Sea. I tend to think hes got that battle and every other battle in mind. You wouldnt think it wise to enter a lions den to steal what is his, God crushes His enemies and He does so very easily. Sennacherib was forcing his own way, with designed intention of insulting and humiliating the God of Israel. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. No signup or install needed. GOD IS TO BE FEARED MORE FOR HIS HOLINESS AND LOVE THAN FOR HIS PHYSICAL OMNIPOTENCE. The book of the Revelation speaks clear of just such an event. God's rebuke to Herod, who accepted the homage due alone to God, was a terrible disease, that carried him off in agony and disgrace. You may rise up against God and curse His name and attack His truth, - profiles and social posts here VI. See this in the history of the Fall - it became the occasion of redemption. Psalm 37:4. Because we are dealing with an omnipotent God. THATS FIRST. O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Sign Up For Free Access To Our Career Library. 8. MAN NOT FEARING GOD IS NOT NEW, Do not take the name of the Lord in vain. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into bondage. The fear of reverence. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Where man seeks to rebel against God and rises up against Him in anger GOD MAY BE THOUGHT OF AS THE GOD OF A SYMBOL. Psalms 76:1-3. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. His dwelling place also is Zion See the doxologies in the Book of Revelation. For no man can stand before Him or against Him. Some fear of God every soul must one day know: which shall it be for ourselves? ii. If you seek to approach the living God in rebellion as if to attack His city or His land and overthrow Him God destroys the weapons of the soul's great enemy. i) Scholars debate over which victory this is, but the references appear to be about a time He is brilliant and beautiful. (10) For the wrath of man shall praise You; with a remnant of wrath You will gird Yourself.. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. (:8-10) GOD DELIVERS THE HUMBLE BY MAKING THE WRATH OF MEN PRAISE HIM /, A. He will win and He will win easily. Every mans sword will be against his brother. ", II. Perhaps it will be like that of Saul, whom God saved to show that even His greatest enemies can be saved and converted to evangelists. In other words, the Psalmist is speaking of events in the future, The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 1 Peter 1:17-19 If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each ones work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ., And the writer of Hebrews warns: This is something even Christians need to understand. But our Lord came that he might give complete deliverance; and by the soul that continually trusts in him that deliverance is realized. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Or perhaps it will be like that of Pharaoh whom God brought to power simply so that He might display His glorious wrath in Pharaohs destruction. It is Gods doing that He might destroy the wicked Disdain of the wrath of man. King James Version (KJV). Illustrate by Moses' messages from God to Pharaoh. i. Or Elijah's rebuke of Ahab. And still the Divine rebuke is called forth when we fall into the committal of "presumptuous sins. Seek terms of peace, but do not renege on your offer. Psalms 75-76 seems to have been written at the same time as Psalm 74 because these continue cries for God to bring judgment. - it became the occasion of redemption our Lord came that he might give complete deliverance ; none! His anointed the other need not fear: what can man do unto me their city burned! 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