Psalm 4 – For You Alone, O Lord, Make Me Dwell in Safety - 2/19/25

INTRO

• Meditating on God’s provision

  • Confidence in God

  • He will not abandon

• The restoration of blessing and joy from the Lord
  

His Prayer – v. 1

O, Righteous God

• He is righteous

• He does righteous
  

You have given me relief

• He has been faithful when “pressure” is present
  

Four Imperatives

1. Answer me

2. Give me

3. Be gracious – generous provision

4. Hear me – A call to respond in obedience
   

His Plea to His Enemies – vv. 2-5

The issues addressed:

Honor turned to shame – Love vain words

• They scoffed at his glory

• The pursuit of vain things (empty things)
  

Words of Encouragement (Seven Imperatives):

1. Know – you have been set apart

2. Be angry – Literally… tremble. Tremble in fear of the Lord.

3. Do not sin

4. Ponder in your own hearts – think and plan

5. Be silent

6. Offer right sacrifices – and put your trust in God
   

His Prayer – vv. 6-7

Restore the fullness your blessings.

Lift up the light of your face

• His presence

Joy in my heart

• Is greater than their grain and wine

• Better than any earthly possession.
  

His Trust in the Lord – v. 8

He has peace and He can lie down and sleep

Because of his trust in God

• For you alone, make me dwell in safety