“Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.”
Psalms 105:4 NLT
“Seek, inquire of and for the Lord, and crave Him and His strength (His might and inflexibility to temptation); seek and require His face and His presence [continually] evermore.”
Psalm 105:4 AMPC
🔑 Seeking Him – for His strength
I need to seek the Lord continually for His strength :
What is the strength of the Lord ? 🤔 :
• His might
• His inflexibility to temptation !
• His power
• His face
What happens when I seek His Strength?
1. God will not let anyone :
○ oppress me
○ touch me
○ Harm me
○ Mistreat me
○ Abuse me
2. He will open the rocks to supply – He will open impossible means /avenues to supply me , to sustain me ! Amen!
3. He will make me grow stronger than my enemies
4. He will spread out a cloud of protection over me!
Bible references :
“When they were few in number— insignificant, just immigrants— wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to the next, God didn’t let anyone oppress them. God punished kings for their sake: “Don’t touch my anointed ones; don’t harm my prophets!””
Psalms 105:12-15 CEB
“God opened the rock and out gushed water— flowing like a river through the desert!”
Psalms 105:41 CEB
“God did not let anyone mistreat our people. Instead he protected us by punishing rulers”
Psalms 105:14 CEV
“They were the Lord ‘s people, so he let them grow stronger than their enemies.”
Psalms 105:24 CEV
“He spread out a cloud as a protective covering and a fire to light up the night.”
Psalms 105:39 GW
“When they didn’t count for much, a mere handful, and strangers at that, Wandering from country to country, drifting from pillar to post, He permitted no one to abuse them. He told kings to keep their hands off: “Don’t you dare lay a hand on my anointed, don’t hurt a hair on the heads of my prophets.””
Psalm 105:7-15 MSG
What’s my role ? What am I supposed to do? 🤔
“Hallelujah! Thank GOD! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music! Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek GOD. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for GOD, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Remember the world of wonders he has made, his miracles, and the verdicts he’s rendered— O seed of Abraham, his servant, O child of Jacob, his chosen.”
Psalm 105:1-6 MSG
• Just keep my eyes upon Him and watch for His works
Results of His strength resting upon me :
“God brought his people out with rejoicing, his chosen ones with songs of joy. God gave them the lands of other nations; they inherited the wealth of many peoples—”
Psalms 105:43-44 CEB
“When the Lord rescued his chosen people from Egypt, they celebrated with songs.”
Psalms 105:43 CEV
• He will bring out of every situation – rejoicing and with songs of joy.
• He will give me lands to inherit
• He will give me wealth to inherit
• He will make my finish /my victory to be celebrated with songs
Takeaways :
• Search – Seek for the Lord and His strength
• Relax and Watch for His works
• When His Strength is with me : not even hair of my head will be hurt.
Prayer 🙏🏻
Father in Jesus Name help me to fix my eyes upon you, your strength so that I will come out with victory rejoicing and celebrating with songs in Jesus Name Amen!
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