SHOW ME YOUR SCARS (20 OF 22)
by Steve Wagers
Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160
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Series: A Closer Look at the Book: Psalm 119
Title: "Show Me Your Scars" (20 of 22)
Text: Psalm 119:153-160
Author: Steve Wagers
When the knights of King Arthur's court returned from battle, they were examined for bruises, cuts, and wounds. If they did not bear any ailments in their bodies they were thrust out of the king's presence and back into the battle with a direct command, "Go and get your scar." Without a scar, King Arthur believed, the greatest badge of courage was the scar received from the conflict. Without a scar, King Arthur questioned if they really engages in the warfare.
In his book, The Painful Side of Leadership, Jeff Iorg writes, "Sometimes God allows us to experience pain so we can help others with similar problems. An aura of authenticity, created by the scars on our souls, connects us with the deepest hurts of others. There is no shortcut to being equipped to offer genuine comfort to hurting people. Wounded people give the best comfort."
In the 20th stanza, the Psalmist shows us his scars. He has been wounded deeply, wept bitterly, and wondered hopelessly.
"QUICKEN ME" (3X) (154,156,159) - "revive; nourish up"
Craig Burcham: "Just as a gardener would nourish his plants, caring for them, protecting them; so the Lord does for His children through His Written and Living Word."
1) RESCUE Me!
As he shows his scars, and pours out his soul in prayer, he pleads for help from Heaven.
A) His PAINFUL SITUATION (153)
We don't know what the affliction was, but it was a constant burden on his soul. It is so heavy, he prays for deliverance.
He recognizes his only source of assistance comes from the Lord. If he could deliver himself, he would have already been delivered. If he is to go ON, he must look UP.
"I do not forget thy law" - Faithful in the Fire
How many times do we tend to forget God, and the Word of God when faced with adversity/affliction.
We LOVE Him as long as we're on the mountain ...
Title: "Show Me Your Scars" (20 of 22)
Text: Psalm 119:153-160
Author: Steve Wagers
When the knights of King Arthur's court returned from battle, they were examined for bruises, cuts, and wounds. If they did not bear any ailments in their bodies they were thrust out of the king's presence and back into the battle with a direct command, "Go and get your scar." Without a scar, King Arthur believed, the greatest badge of courage was the scar received from the conflict. Without a scar, King Arthur questioned if they really engages in the warfare.
In his book, The Painful Side of Leadership, Jeff Iorg writes, "Sometimes God allows us to experience pain so we can help others with similar problems. An aura of authenticity, created by the scars on our souls, connects us with the deepest hurts of others. There is no shortcut to being equipped to offer genuine comfort to hurting people. Wounded people give the best comfort."
In the 20th stanza, the Psalmist shows us his scars. He has been wounded deeply, wept bitterly, and wondered hopelessly.
"QUICKEN ME" (3X) (154,156,159) - "revive; nourish up"
Craig Burcham: "Just as a gardener would nourish his plants, caring for them, protecting them; so the Lord does for His children through His Written and Living Word."
1) RESCUE Me!
As he shows his scars, and pours out his soul in prayer, he pleads for help from Heaven.
A) His PAINFUL SITUATION (153)
We don't know what the affliction was, but it was a constant burden on his soul. It is so heavy, he prays for deliverance.
He recognizes his only source of assistance comes from the Lord. If he could deliver himself, he would have already been delivered. If he is to go ON, he must look UP.
"I do not forget thy law" - Faithful in the Fire
How many times do we tend to forget God, and the Word of God when faced with adversity/affliction.
We LOVE Him as long as we're on the mountain ...
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