Psalm 4: A Bedtime Communion with God

Psalm 4

A Bedtime Communion with God

Psa 4:1  To the chief Musician on Neginoth (Or Stringed Instruments), A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 

Psa 4:2  O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 

Psa 4:3  But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. 

Psa 4:4  Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 

Psa 4:5  Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. 

Psa 4:6  There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 

Psa 4:7  Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 

Psa 4:8  I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. 

1. A Plea to God (This psalm is an bed time prayer and communion with God) – vs. 1*
1. Call on God and He Will Give You:

                                                               i.      Righteousness

                                                             ii.      Salvation

                                                            iii.      Mercy

2. A Plea to the Wicked. – vs. 2*
1. How Long Will You Shame God by Continuing to Seek After:

                                                               i.      Emptiness

                                                             ii.      Lies

1.      Jeremiah 9:3 

3. A Plea to the Righteous. – vs. 3-6*
1. The reasons to call on God:

                                                               i.      You are set apart by God for God. – vs. 3a*

1.      1 Peter 2:9 

                                                             ii.      The Lord hears me when I call on Him. – vs. 3b*

1.      John 15:16 

                                                            iii.      To stand in awe of God. – vs. 4a*

1.      Psalm 33:8  

                                                           iv.      To overcome sin. – vs. 4b*

1.      Psalm 119:9 

                                                             v.      To converse with God in the dark times. – vs. 4c*

1.      Psalm 63:6 

                                                           vi.      To be dumbstruck before Him. – vs. 4d*

1.      Psalm 46:10-11 

                                                          vii.      To offer sacrifices of righteousness to Him. – vs. 5a*

1.      Romans 12:1-2 

                                                        viii.      To put your trust in God. – vs. 5b*

1.      Psalm 62:8 

                                                           ix.      To learn the goodness of God. – vs. 6*

1.      Psalm 21:6 

4. A Praise to God. – vs.7-8*
1. When we praise the Lord we receive:

                                                               i.      Unending joy. –vs. 7*

1.      1 Peter 1:8 

                                                             ii.      A refuge. – vs. 8*

1.      That produces restful peace.

a.       Proverbs 3:24