Psalm 90: The Plan B Prayer Lesson 11: "Tn the End"

Introduction: "Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil." (Psalms 90:15, 17)

1. Joy in the Wilderness (Ps 90:15)
• Joy is "a warm glow of gladness in the Spirit that is perceived more subtly than any accompanied physical sensation." (Gal 5:22, Neh 8:10)
• Joy is found in the Lord (Ps 94:19, 4:7, 51:23, 35:9, 16:11)
• Joy can be had, even in trials and tribulations (Phil 4:4 Jn 16:33, II Cor 12:9-10, Rom 5:3, I Pet 1:6-8)
2. An Established Work (Ps 90:16-17)
• The work must be established by the Lord (Ps 127:1, Phil 2:13)
• .The work will produce fruit (Jn 15:4-6, 16, I Cor 15:58)
• The work must be completed by God (Mt 11:28-30, Ps 37:5)
• The work can and should continue after we are gone (Joshua 1:7-8)
3. Will You "Work the Plan?
• Be not weary in well-doing (Gal 6:9)
• Give God all the glory (Ps 90:17)
• Work to see the "big picture" (Deut 31:6-8, 34:1-5, Joshua 1:1-2)
• Pray as Moses did in Psalm 90 (a prayer of acceptance, worship, urgency, for wisdom and mercy, and of purpose)

Conclusion:

    "The message of Psalm 90 is both sweet and sour. It lends to a balanced and healthy view of life. It helps us to deal with reality-not with a sinful complacency, but with anticipation of God' prevailing grace. He will lead us forward."

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