SONGS OF HUMILITY - Psalm 131 – Steve Poole
THEME - Psalm 131 lauds humble contentment in God and His sufficiency
OUTLINE
1. “Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty…” (vs. 1)
- We strive as David is surely doing to be humble and content.
- We have been justified...however, we still live in physical bodies riddled with sin
- 1 Corinthians 9:27
2. “Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul…” (vs. 2)
- Calm instead of obsessing over details.
- Content in every situation. (Phil 4:11-12)
- Anxious for nothing. (Phil 4:8)
- Crucifying the flesh. (Gal. 5:24-25)
3. “Put your hope in the Lord…” (vs. 3)
- An invitation to do as David has done.
- The “Three Trees Story” - meaning and purpose to the glory of God.
NEXT STEPS
- Read Psalm 131 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims.
- Evaluate: Confess any pride and ask God to help you grow in humility.
- Evaluate: Do you desire worldly things more than God?
- Pray and invite God to help you discover His abundant life plan for you.
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