NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP
Psalm 4
Summer Psalms (2022) – Part 4 of 6
Hebrews 11.6 “… whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (esv)
3 BEDTIME MEDITATIONS:
THE Choosing Love OF GOD
v. 2 “… how long shall my honor be turned into shame?” (esv)
v. 3 “… know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself …” (esv)
Ephesians 1.3–4 & 6 “… God … has blessed us in Christ … even as he chose us in him … he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (esv)
THE Mysterious Wisdom OF GOD
Thoughts – v. 4 “… ponder in your own hearts …”
Words – v. 4 “… be silent.”
Deeds – v. 5 “Offer right sacrifices.”
THE Satisfying Goodness OF GOD
v. 6 “Many are asking, ‘Who can show us anything good?’” (csb)
Luke 12.15 “… a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (niv)
v. 7 “You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.” (esv)
v. 8 “… you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” (esv)