Psalms 142 to 144

Psalms 143: 1 – 6
We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead GOD’s righteousness, and the word of promise which has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon mercy alone for it. He bemoans the weight upon his mind from outward troubles. But he looks back, and remembers GOD’s former appearance for his afflicted people, and for him in particular. He looks around and notices the works of GOD. The more we consider the power of GOD, the less we shall fear the face or force of man. He looks up with earnest desires toward GOD and His favor. This is the best course we can take when our spirits are overwhelmed. The believer will not forget, that in his best actions, he is a sinner. Meditation and prayer will recover us from distresses, and then the mourning soul strives to return to the LORD as the infant stretches out its hands to the indulgent mother, and thirsts for his consolations as the parched ground for refreshing rain.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Isaiah 30: 8 – 26

Isaiah 30: 15
In returning and rest, shall ye be saved.
Judah could be saved if only its rulers and people would return to GOD and put their confidence in HIM. Since they would not, however, they would be defeated and stand alone as a beacon on a hill, a stark example of the consequences of forsaking GOD.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Luke 1: 67 – 80

Luke 1: 67
Filled with the HOLY GHOST.
Luke records how the HOLY SPIRIT empowered many of the important people associated with the birth of CHRIST. After CHRIST’s ascension, the way was open to all believers to be filled with the HOLY SPIRIT.