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Bobby Stafford Fullness of Joy
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Fullness of Joy

Introduction:

By meditating upon who the Lord is and all that He does for us, we can experience the �fullness of joy� and �pleasures forevermore.� (Psalms 16:11 ESV)

Text: Psalms 16

Body:

I. Who the Lord Is (Verses 1-8)

Protector (Verse 1) He is our refuge. This stresses His strength and power. (Psalms 73:25-28)

Provider (Verses 2-4) (Psalms 34:8 and James 1:16-17) He also provides us with wonderful company: the godly, the majestic ones, the excellent ones. (I Peter 2:9-10)

Preserver (Verses 5-6) He providentially watches over me. (Romans 8:28) He preserves my eternal inheritance. (I Peter 1:3-5, Psalms 56:3-4)

Counselor (Verse 7) God instructs me through His words. (Psalms 119:24,97-98) His word counsels me on how to avoid sin and find eternal life. (Psalms 119:9-11)

Comforter (Verse 8) He comforts me by His constant presence. David pictures Jehovah standing before him, at his right hand. (Psalms 110:5) David did not fear men. God gave him confidence and stability. These words inspired the song � �I shall not be, I shall not be moved.� This is a conscious decision to set the Lord in our presence. We can�t set God before us if we let the world, money, jobs, ambitions, selfish desires push Him away from our hearts and minds.

II. What the Lord Does For Us (Verses 9-11)

God makes our hearts glad. (Psalms 30:11-12) This is true in this life and especially in the life to come. Note David�s words in Psalms 108:1,4.

We have hope of the resurrection, where our body and spirit will be reunited. (I Corinthians 15:50-55) Peter applies this to Christ (Acts 2:25-31) [This is a Messianic psalm, but one with applications to all of us). Paul also applies this to Jesus. (Acts 13:34-47)

God�s people can experience joy and pleasure in this life, but �fullness of joy� and �pleasures forevermore� are reserved for us in heaven in the presence of God.

Invitation:

Are you putting God first in all things? Do you truly delight in the Lord? Do you desire to be in His presence?

Bobby Stafford

September 25, 2011

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