Deeper Life Search the Scripture 3 October 2021 Lesson 1020 for Youth
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TOPIC:Â The Cry for Deliverance
MEMORY VERSE:Â Keep me, O LORD, from the hand of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings” (Psalm 140:4).
TEXT: Psalm. 140-144
Deeper Life Search the Scripture 3 October 2021 Lesson 1020 for Youth Message:
David understood that prayer is the most effective Weapon to secure deliverance and protection from the Wicked. Thus he cried to the Lord: “make haste unto me: give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141: I ,2). He had engaged in many battles and encountered activities of wicked men Which prompted him to call upon God for help.
His unwavering faith in God because of past victories gave him assurance of deliverance. “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning: for thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee” (Psalm 143:8). He also acknowledged the sinful nature of man and the need for genuine repentance as essential ingredient for preservation and prosperity. “It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: Who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword” (Psalm 144:10).
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE AND PROTECTION (Psalms 140:1-13; 141:1-10; Isaiah 26:3,4; 2 Corinthians 1:9,10; Joel 2:32; 2 Thessalonians 3: -3)
“Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me the violent man; which imagine mischief in their heart continually are they gathered together for war (psalm 140:1,2). At different situations, the psalmist had experienced deliverance from the enemies through prayer or faith in God. As a result, he had learnt to have absolute trust in Him. His prayer for deliverance from evil men was on the faithfulness of God.
Question 1: Why should Christian youth develop their prayer life and faith in God?
“Keep me O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man, who have purposed to overthrow my goings”. Christian youths should not be ignorant of the activities and actions of wicked people. Today, violence and other wicked activities are on the increase. There is need to pray for deliverance from the wicked. Even our Lord Jesus Christ taught the disciples to pray for deliverance from evil and victory over temptation. Despite the trap set for David by the wicked to hinder him from achieving the purpose of God for his life, his assurance in God helped him to accomplish the divine plan. “I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor” (Psalm 140:4,12).
Question 2: What should Christian youths do to experience Deliverance from the wicked?
‘Set a watch O Lord before my mouth, keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties” (Psalm 141:3,4). For believers to experience daily victory, there is need for effectual prayer and watchfulness. Christian youths need to watch their words, thoughts, actions, characters and habits to maintain victory over sin, self and worldly pursuit. This will help them to stay away from evil practices and ungodly relationship.
PRAYER FOR REFUGE AND GUIDANCE (Psalm 142:1-7; 143:1-12; Isaiah 4:5,6; Proverbs 3:5,6)
The painful experiences of David show that the life of man is full of challenges and troubles which require divine direction and intervention. “Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the wherein I Should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness” (Psalm 143:8, 10). His prayer signifies the helplessness of man when confronted by Wicked.
However, seeking the Lord in prayer for protection and guidance is the only way for a child Of God to overcome life challenges, intimate relationship With God, willingness to follow divine guidance is necessary. David reminded himself of the wonder working power of God towards him in time past which encouraged his faith in the Lord. I remember the days of Old; I meditate on all thy work: I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hand unto thee, my soul thirsteth after thee as thirsty Land’ (Psalm 143:5,6). Christian youths should develop strong faith to please God in all situations for them to experience divine guidance.
Question 3: Why should Christian youths seek God’s guidance?
“I cried unto the LORD with my voice, with my voice unto he LORD, did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him: I showed before him my supplication. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me” (Psalm 142: 1-3).
The psalmist recognised God as his refuge and acknowledged the fact that, one must be guided to escape from the trap of the wicked. He realised the need for guidance in taking the right decision. Some youths have complicated their problems because they failed to pray for divine guidance. Bible characters who accomplished great things did so with divine support and guidance. Therefore. Christian youths should seek God’s guidance in all their endeavor.
Question 4: In which areas do Christian youths need God’s guidance?
“And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water. Whose waters fail not” (Isaiah 58: 11). Christian youths need to seek God for guidance in all areas of life. They should endeavour to follow God’s blueprint in choice of friendship, career, fellowship and relationship as the need arises.
PRAYER OF PRAISE (Psalms 144:1-15; 18: 16; 128:3; Hebrews 2:6-18; Deuteronomy 28: 12, 13; 33:29)
“Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my bands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust: who subdueth my people under men (Psalm 144: I , 2). The deliverance enjoyed by David serves as an assurance for all children of God and affirms His faithfulness in delivering His children. David offered the prayer of praise to appreciate the goodness of God towards him. It is important that we should praise God in appreciation of His faithfulness and answers to our prayers.
Question 5: Mention Bible characters who experienced deliverance from God through prayer and praise.
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the door were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed (Acts 16:25,26). Many saints of old experienced deliverance through praise. They include Paul and Silas (Acts 16:23-26) Jehoshaphat with the Levites (2 Chronicles 20:17-22); .Joshua and his army (Joshua 6:20,21).
Other Bible character that experienced deliverance through prayer are Moses, Daniel, Elisha and the early Church. No matter the threat enemies as we journey to heaven, there is assurance of God’s power to deliver and preserve His children. Through prayer of faith, we secure consistent victory over satan and his agent, Besides, the psalmist asked God to “deliver (him] from hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood” (Psalm 144:11). He also prayed for prosperity (Psalm 144:13,14). Our prayer should always be comprehensive, covering all areas Of our life. “He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, his prayer shall be abomination” (Proverbs 28:9).
For sinner, to enjoy preservation and prosperity, there must be sincere repentance and absolute trust in God. God’s desire is that every child of His should excel in all their endeavours. Christian youths should engage in profitable activities that will promote them in life with honesty and godly fear. God has promised “to bless all the work of thine hand” (Deuteronomy 28: 12).
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