Gods Promise of ProvisionSeptember 20

Think about it honestly now How would you define the good life?Today we consider how God provides for those who choose to live under His care.David sought the Lord and was deliveredWe can call on God and experience Gods full provision

Listen for what happens when we call on God.Psalm 34:4-7 (NIV) 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 6 This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

We Call and God RespondsFrom what did the Lord deliver David? How did David describe those who trust in the Lord?To whom does the Lord provide protection?What are the options for understanding the phrase the angel of the Lord?How are angels involved in the lives of Gods people?

We Call and God RespondsWhat emotions do you experience when you read these verses?When has God responded to your needs?

Listen for how to lack no good thing .Psalm 34:8-10 (NIV) 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing 10 The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Gods Blessings According to these verses, what are the benefits of trusting in the Lord? List Davids exhortations and the results God provided.How can we intentionally taste the goodness of God?How do we incorporate the fear/awe of God into our everyday lives?

ExhortationResult for obedience

Gods BlessingsHow do we reconcile these promises with the suffering of Gods people?What does this passage reveal to us about prayer? Why did David have such confidence in Gods attentiveness to his prayers?

Listen for how to experience good and long life.Psalm 34:11-14 (NIV) 11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. 14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Holiness and ReverenceWhat specific instructions in these verses did David offer to Gods people? Who should guard against committing the sin of deceit? What are some things to be avoided to live a life of excellence?

Holiness and ReverenceSo, what are some positive actions to take?Since God is our provider, what is our responsibility in experiencing His provision?

ApplicationExpress thanksMake a list of the ways Gods has provided for you be specific.Use that list a s a reminder to thank God every day for His involvement in your life

ApplicationConfess your needsGod knows your needs, but that doesnt lessen your responsibility to praySpeak with Him honestly this week about your deepest needsWatch for His answers His provisionsPraise Him, thank Him for His answers

ApplicationBe a conduit for Gods provisionRemember that often Gods provision for you is through the love and generosity of othersKeep an eye open for situations and opportunities where God might want to use you to provide for someone else

Gods Promise of ProvisionSeptember 20