I Have Set the LORD Always Before Me

“I Have Set the LORD Always Before Me” Psalm 16: 5 -9

Psalm 16: 5 -9 5 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. 6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. 7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.

How to Set the Lord Always Before Us • The Creation Sets Him Before Us – Rom. 1: 18 -20 His invisible attributes seen in creation – Psa. 19: 1 -3 Heavens declare the glory of God – Acts 14: 11 -17 He did not leave Himself without witness • The Word of God Sets Him Before Us – 2 Pet. 1: 16 -21 Revealed through men moved by Spirit – 1 Cor. 2: 9 -12 Words chosen by God, not human wisdom – Eph. 3: 3 -5 When we read, we can understand • Prayer Sets Him Before Us – Phil. 4: 6 -7 God’s peace given if we leave cares with Him – 1 Tim. 2: 1 -3 It is God’s will that we pray for all to Him – 1 Thess. 5: 16 -18 Pray without ceasing

“In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. “ (Psalm 16: 11) Remember the Promise If We Always Set the Lord Before Us…