Psalm 142 A Psalm When No one Understands but God

Finding Yourself in the Psalms

Psalm 142

A Psalm When No One Understands But God

FOCUS: 142:3a

140-143 4 Psalms crying out to the Lord

140 Protection from the wicked
141 protection for my words and my way
142 protection for my spirit
143 protection from my fears
Have you ever felt like giving up?
Wilkerson’s book
I. David Felt DESERTED. 142:4
II. David Felt DESPERATE. 142:6a
III. David Felt DEFEATED. 142:6b
IV. Things To Remember When You’re Stuck in a Cave
A. The Lord knows exactly where you are. 142:3a
B. The Lord learn is just.
1. Psalm 37:1-6
2. Psalm 140:12
C. Cave Dwelling has its privileges
1. To learn God’s purposes. Psalm 57:2
2. To learn a new song of worship. Psalm 57:7-8
3. To confirm our commitment to the Lord. (Psalm 119:71) "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees."
4. To testify of God’s goodness. Psalm 57:9
5. To encourage other cave dwellers. 1 Samuel 22:1-4
D. There are others in the cave too!
1. Psalm 142:7
2. 1 Samuel 22:1-4
3. Elijah was not alone! His perspective was wrong! 1 Kings 19:3-5, 15-18
E. The Lord has plans for you beyond cave dwelling.
1. Psalm 142:7
2. 1 Samuel 22:5