Seeing Jesus in the Psalms

  Psalm 66 MAIN POINT: God is working everything out for the good of those who love him. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”  Romans 8:28 I believe Psalm 66 is inviting you to recognize God’s sovereignty. In doing so you will discover His love. If you confess God's mighty power to work all things out, then you will be moved to praise God. Jesus was clear about the level of detail in God’s planning and purposes.  29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10 Your enemies cringe before your mighty power. V.3 Everything on earth will worship you; v.4 Isaiah reveals God’s awesome power and sovereignty in chapter 45 ( Isaiah 45:23 ) of His prophecy and Paul picks up on it ( R...

  Psalm 57 I have only one rock, only one unchangeable, sure, safe place, and that is my God. I see the wonderful works of my God everywhere I look. And I see His loving hand of mercy and care over my path when I look back and in faith as I look ahead. I know that there is nothing I will encounter that God has not intended for my good. I have seen the complaints and the requests for vindication and retribution from David and the Psalmist in these first 57 chapters. But what I also see, soaring above the cries for help and frustrations, is our God . And daily I hardly have to scratch the surface to see a link between the Psalm and Jesus. Today I see Jesus being hounded just like David. As King of all the universe, Jesus and His Father in Heaven with the Spirit had all the power and authority to do things any way or anywhere They wished to have done things; They could have changed things so the enemies never surrounded or threatened David or Jesus. God is unlimited in His power and l...