David writes these next 2 psalms from a place of joy and trust. He has known the Lord’s protection and writes psalms of praise in response.
Psalms 20: Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!
3 May he remember all your offerings and regard with favour your burnt sacrifices! Selah
4 May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfil all your plans!
5 May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfil all your petitions!
6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.
9 O LORD, save the king! May he answer us when we call.
Psalms 21: The King Rejoices in the LORD's Strength To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
2 You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3 For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.
5 His glory is great through your salvation; splendour and majesty you bestow on him.
6 For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
8 Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.
9 You will make them as a blazing oven when you appear. The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath, and fire will consume them.
10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from among the children of man.
11 Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
12 For you will put them to flight; you will aim at their faces with your bows.
13 Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.
Things to think about…
1. David’s prayer for his people in Psalm 20 is my prayer for you as a pastor. May God answer you, vs 1, help you and give you support, vs 2, may He grant your heart’s desires, vs 4 and fulfil all your petitions, vs 5. May He answer you when you call, vs 9. Keep trusting in Him. We are not at the end of “Life’s Psalm”, but at beginning of His return. Hallelujah!!
2. David seems to be writing Psalm 21 from both a personal and a prophetic position. He acknowledges the Lord’s deliverance and salvation for him, but then he says his length of days are forever, vs 4 and that his glory is forever and he is blessed forever. Surely these characteristics belong with Christ alone. This is true as Jesus is David’s greater Son and the true king of Israel. But David as the king is a representative and type of Christ as he reflects the Lord’s blessing and promises as he rules on the throne of Israel in Jerusalem. Christ will rule there for the Millennium and in the heavenly Jerusalem for eternity Rev 20, 21.
3. In Psalm 21 King David, even in praise, has no illusions as to the Lord’s hatred for his enemies. The Lord’s bows are aimed at the faces of His enemies, Ps 21:12. We serve an all-powerful God, described as a consuming fire. Give Him praise, honour and glory regardless of the season.
Vision statement for CBC
CBC’s Vision :- To be a growing biblical church community, significantly influencing our city and beyond, through intentional outreach, fulfilling our mission.
Prayer points
1. Pray God’s word on Sunday bears fruit of obedience and blessing.
2. Pray for our Mother’s Day event
3. Pray for Iran and the overthrow of a wicked regime.
May the Iranian people see the prophesy of Jer 49:34-39 fulfilled over the coming weeks and months.
4. Pray for the Sacred Minds podcast.
5. Pray for One for Israel and their witness in this time of challenge and conflict.
6. Pray for the church in Australia that it focuses on Christ, His Word and holiness.
7. Pray for our leaders in Australia that they press in closer to Christ.
8. The Royal Commission that the Jewish people will feel safe in Australia.
9. Pray for new people to step into ministries at CBC – eg worship, café, Kids@church, sound/technical, giving, podcast.
10. Reform and Revival over our city and country.
11. Finances to cover our needs
12. Growth, conversions, joy in the Word and Spirit to increase.
Praise Points
1. Praise the Lord for the encouragement the Word of God brought people over the weekend.
2. Praise God for ministries – Life Groups, Prayer meetings, Kids@Church
3. Café team every week. Thankyou to all those who serve and bring food. Especially Fiona, Maddie and Suzy and those who supply it every week Eg Ros - Milk.
4. Worship, Admin and Technical teams – Peter, Nita, Brendon, AJ, Suzy, Maddie, Mathys, Doug.
5. Kids Church teachers – Jacqueline, Maddie, Elise, Anastacia and Fiona
6. The Lord’s faithfulness this year to CBC and all who have served in ministries
7. Joy, peace and grace we see at CBC. Thankyou Lord
Announcements
1. Mother’s Day tea – 10am this Saturday at Church.
2. Ministries back - Prayer meeting Wed 5:30pm at church. Life group begins at 6:30pm. Going through the book of Romans.
3. Members meeting 31st May
4. All Life Groups - Wednesdays.
5. Kids@Church starts up this week.
6. Mother’s Day High tea celebration – Saturday morning, May 9th at Church.
7. Church bank details bsb:- 704 913 and Acc number:- 4000 4388 1
8. Tune in again this week on our YouTube page. Subscribe to the CBC channel Chuwar Baptist YouTube channel.
Catechism questions for May...
Q 1. Who made you? A. God made me.
Bible references – Gen 1:26, Ps 139:13, 14.
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” Jer 33:3
