Waiting (4 of 10)
Series: Anatomy of the Soul
Dave Gustavsen
Psalm 40
We are taking this summer to walk through the book of Psalms. John Calvin said that the Psalms are ‘‘an anatomy of all parts of the soul.’’ And what he meant was that these 150 songs, written by David and various other composers, touch on just about every emotion and every life situation that the human soul can experience. So whether it’s a happy time or a sad time or a confusing time or a desperate time or a grateful time...there’s probably a Psalm that talks about it. So the Psalms affirm our emotions, but they also teach us how to lift our eyes above ourselves, so we can see things in light of God and who he is. So they start where we are, but they always lift us higher. And that’s why the Psalms are so valuable, and why people love them so much.
So today, we come to Psalm 40, and the life situation it addresses is waiting. Specifically, when something in life is not the way it’s supposed to be, and you’re waiting for it to be made right. Let’s read the Psalm together. Hear the Word of God...
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
4 Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire-
but my ears you have opened-
burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, ‘‘Here I am, I have come-
it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, my God;
...
Series: Anatomy of the Soul
Dave Gustavsen
Psalm 40
We are taking this summer to walk through the book of Psalms. John Calvin said that the Psalms are ‘‘an anatomy of all parts of the soul.’’ And what he meant was that these 150 songs, written by David and various other composers, touch on just about every emotion and every life situation that the human soul can experience. So whether it’s a happy time or a sad time or a confusing time or a desperate time or a grateful time...there’s probably a Psalm that talks about it. So the Psalms affirm our emotions, but they also teach us how to lift our eyes above ourselves, so we can see things in light of God and who he is. So they start where we are, but they always lift us higher. And that’s why the Psalms are so valuable, and why people love them so much.
So today, we come to Psalm 40, and the life situation it addresses is waiting. Specifically, when something in life is not the way it’s supposed to be, and you’re waiting for it to be made right. Let’s read the Psalm together. Hear the Word of God...
1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
4 Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
5 Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.
6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire-
but my ears you have opened-
burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
7 Then I said, ‘‘Here I am, I have come-
it is written about me in the scroll.
8 I desire to do your will, my God;
...
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