Ready to Remember (Psalm 16:1-11)
Gearl Spicer, April 21, 2024
Part of the Ready For The Adventure series, preached at a Sunday Online service
Psalm 16 (Listen)
A Miktam of David.
16:1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
in whom is all my delight.
4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names on my lips.
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
(ESV)
Sermon Notes
Ready For The Adventure
Ready to Remember
Book of James and Psalm 16
4/21/24
What will you remember from this latest series - Ready for the Adventure?
7 key verses to remember:
*James 1:5
*James 1:12
*James 2:13
*James 2:18
*James 3:5
*James 4:10
*James 5:16
The pathway David used to remember:
1. Challenge - Easy to waste opportunities in life - Psalm 16:1-4
2. Blessing of a right perspective - Psalm 16:5-6
3. Choices will define our direction - Psalm 16:7-8
4. Eternal convictions shape our focus - Psalm 16:9-10
5. Direction comes on His path and is guided by His presence - Psalm 16:11
We remember what is essential and there is nothing greater than the promises of God to validate the essentials!
What will you take home today?