When you read the opening verses of Psalm 138, you might hastily conclude that David penned these words of praise unto GOD when his life was going smooth. It wouldn’t be hard to sing about the goodness of GOD while enjoying the comforts of royalty & prosperity. However, a careful study of the Psalm reveals that David wrote this song of worship while surrounded by trouble. In this message, Pastor Marc shows us how we can stop and worship GOD as soon tragedy or difficult times strike.
Psalm 138
1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.