-- Devotional for Midweek Prayer Meeting --

I. HISTORY – Poetic Word from King David

Psa 64:1-2, David prays for preservation from fear
Psa 64:3-6, David presents the craft & cruelty of his foes
Psa 64:7-8, David prophesies God's justice upon those foes
Psa 64:9-10, David praises God for His grace & His glory

II. HIS STORY – Prophetic Word of Christ Jesus

Psa 64:1, Jesus, as Messiah, prays from preservation from fear
Psa 64:2, Jesus, as Messiah, prays to be hidden from their plots
Psa 64:3-6, Jesus, as Messiah, persecuted by wicked rebels
Psa 64:7-9, Jesus, as Messiah, provides salvation thru His sacrifice
Psa 64:10, Jesus, as Messiah, praises His Father for His grace

III. HIS SPECIAL WORD FOR US

1. PRAY for Perseverance to Crucify the Flesh (vv1-2a)

   Rom 7:18
   Gal 5:24
   Col 3:5

2. PATIENTLY Receive Christ's Chastisements (v7)

   Psa 127:4
   Prov 27:6
   Heb 12:7-8

3. PONDER the Lord Doings (Disciplines) (v9)

   1 Tim 5:20