BOOK TWO

PSALMS 42 – 72

Deliverance &
Redemption of God

(Exodus)

PSALM 42 11 FEBRUARY 2008
By The Sons of Korah

Prayer of Deliverance & Restoration

“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42: 5, 11

There are 11 Psalms that are by “The Sons of Korah” (Ps 42; 44-49; 84-85).
“Sons of Korah” refers to the Levitical choir/musicians, serving in the Tabernacle Worship, made up of the descendants of Korah. (1 chr.6:31-37)

The psalmist is depressed because he is unable to go to the temple to worship God. He could have been driven out of the land of Israel, maybe even taken captive by the enemy. He weeps as he longs for the presence of God Ps 40:3.
He remembered the days of joy when in intimacy with God. He was able to "go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God." Ps 42:4.

Now, his soul is "downcast" and "disturbed" (Ps 42:5). He is in a state of "mourning" and "oppression" (Ps 42:9) and "suffering" (Ps 42:10). Yet in his downcast state, he places his hope and trust in God the Rock. He holds his faith in the living God and places confidence in God’s promises. (Ps 42:5,8 ,11).

Application:
Are there moments where you feel “blues” and are depressed? Turn to God and place your hope in Him. Trust him the way the Psalmist did by declaring your hope in God. Praise Him at all circumstances. Take a moment to praise God for who He is now!

PSALM 41 10 FEBRUARY 2008
By David

God’s Forgiveness Brings Deliverance

“In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.” Psalm 41:12

This psalm concludes a collection of 4 psalms, Psalms 38-41. It also brings an end to Book 1 with a doxology - a declaration of praise to God, verse 13.
David is seriously ill and he acknowledges that his illness is a result of sin, Psalm 41:4. He had committed adultery and had plotted against Uriah’s death, (2 Samuel 11:6-17). In addition to his illness, David had also experienced betrayal by his close friend. Ps 41:9.
David prays with confidence that the Lord will restore him in Ps 41:1-3, 11-12. David is certain of God’s restoration and blessings because he recognised his sin before God. In 2 Samuel 12:13, David confesses and repentance of his sin. It is because of his confession and repentance before God that David receives God’s forgiveness of Sin and his Joy in the Lord is being restored.
Application:
Pray and ask God to reveal your sins to you now. True deliverance comes with the forgiveness of God. Recognise and acknowledge your sins the way David does.
When you confess and repent before God, He is sure to forgive you and to grant to you deliverance. You will be healed and your soul will be restored. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.

PSALM 40 9 FEBRUARY 2008
By David

The God of Deliverance

“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5

Psalm 40 is a prayer for help in troubled times. David is overwhelmed by his distress which could be caused by sin. Psalm 40:4, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
It is sin that brought David to slimy pit, mud and mire. But God is able to deliver. David’s prayer in this chapter begins with him praising God for his mercies in the past. Psalm 40:1-5. David is confident of God’s deliverance.
As David recounted God’s favour to him, in delivering him out of deep distress & trouble, he committed himself to do the father’s will. True worship is found in our obedience to God.
Thus, when David faces present troubles and is overwhelmed by it (Psalm 40:11-17), he is able to turn to God for help & deliverance because his confidence is in the certainty of God’s deliverance.
Application:
Ask God to remind you of a time where He brought you out of your pit of despair. Pray to the Holy Spirit to speak to you now. Give thanks to God & declare His goodness, He will deliver you. If you have drifted from God because of Sin or difficulties you face, God is able to draw you back to Himself.

PSALM 39 8 FEBRUARY 2008
By David

In The Frailty and Vanity of Life, We Place Our Hope in The Lord.

“But now, Lord, what do I look for?
My hope is in you.” Psalm 39:7

Psalm 39 is a prayer of a soul that is deeply troubled. David, facing sickness and sorrow is burdened with negative thoughts.
David had to remind himself of his covenants with God to watch his ways and keep his tongue from sin. Although David kept his tongue, he could not suppress the anguish within. Psalm 39:1-3.
Eventually, he spoke in prayers to God to help him understand the shortness and uncertainty of life in Psalm 39:4-6.
After lamenting on the shortness and uncertainty of life, and the frailty and vanity of life, in Verses 7-13, David turned his eyes and heart towards Heaven where hope can only be found in God.

Application:
Are you burdened with unbelieving thoughts? Unbelieving thoughts bring disappointment and despair.
When situations are bad or trying, do not make it worse by speak negatively. Keep your mouth silent from negative words. Turn to God to confess your hope and your trust in Him.
What are the difficult and trying situations you could be facing now? Speak God’s hope and goodness into these situations now.