Tag: Walking Forward in God’s Presence

Part three of Ken’s series on the psalms of ascent, four effects of a faith founded upon God’s presence with his people, from Psalm 125.

“THEN” (Looking inside to the need)
The Reality of a Life NEEDING GOD’S PRESENCE (Psalm 124:1-5)

1. the reality of salvation calls for the denial of self (Psalm 124:1-2a)
2. the reality of salvation reveals the true essence of our need (Psalm 124:2b-3)
3. the reality of salvation points to the power and destruction of evil (Psalm 124:4-5)

“NOW” (Looking inside to the change)
The Reality of a Life WITH GOD’S PRESENCE (Psalm 124:6-8)

1. salvation: defined by Presence
2. salvation: defined by Protection
3. salvation: defined by a Personal Relationship

Conclusion: Your life lived as a song of salvation . . . celebrates God’s presence with you through Jesus Christ.

How can I build anticipation in my faith?

1. The POSTURE for anticipation (Psalm 123:1)
   1. Surrender of the will
   2. Discipline of the senses
2. The PRACTICE of anticipation (Psalm 123:2)
   1. Looking to the Master’s Hand for the assignment
   2. Looking to the Master’s hand to provide for the assignment
3. The PERSONAL BLESSINGS from anticipation (Psalm 123:3-4)
   1. God’s favor
   2. Freedom from distress