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As much as presence plays an important part with people in pain, so too is God often pleased to use good words, said in the right way at the right time, as another portion of salve to and growth in their hearts. Therefore, what do you need to consider and grow in skill in doing?

Take this theme of pain to praise with you tonight. Never forget how David points you to Christ and His suffering for you on the cross that led to His glorious exaltation. Never forget how Christ has opened the way and leads you through suffering to glory. Never forget how Christ leads you through the pain now, not only to praise Him in the future and for eternity, but also to praise Him in the midst of the pain as you press forward for His sake to glory.

Can you see the surety of the promises of Christ being fulfilled in time and the end of time here? As surely as the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem in 70 A.D., so the Son of Man, King Jesus, the Righteous, will return bodily with His angels to judge the world.

How doth the Spirit help us to pray? For whom are we to pray?

What is it to pray in the name of Christ? Why are we to pray in the name of Christ?

Do you hear Jesus' words of warning to protect your faith and heart, to guard the Gospel truth, when liars come to lure you in the midst of rising trouble and coming judgment? Though the Good Shepherd remains spiritually present, as He would physically depart, the wolves came and continue to come to distract, influence, try to take His place, and have your ear in order to steal your heart.

As you meditate on the truth of the Word today, consider these words that David sang in v. 19 above, and actively engage in what "Selah" calls you to do as you pause and ponder their glorious meaning. What is one of the many reasons that you are to kneel down, praise, and adore your great covenant Lord? He is the great giver of daily benefits to His people.

This psalm puts the Gospel of Christ, the good news of the God who comes to you with power and willingness to help and rescue you, even with much sorrow and anguish on the cross, in such a glorious way.

Jesus gives His 5th and final discourse in Matthew's Gospel, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, as He predicted the coming destruction of Jerusalem, as well as answer His disciples' questions regarding the timing of judgment and His return.

What is prayer? Are we to pray unto God only?

Psalm 68 is a wonderful psalm of David in which he celebrates God's power and good providence over the affairs of His people. It's a grand song that was sung after God had given David victory and subsequent rest from all his enemies. It's also a glorious psalm in which David speaks prophetically about the Messiah, His ascension into heaven, and the setting up of His kingdom in the world.

Can you see how God works through David in this psalm to exalt your risen and ascended Lord Jesus? Do you see how these verses focus your attention, your observation, your worship, and sight of your dependance on Him, and not on yourself and your own strength? Your victorious, ascended, and seated Savior comes to you here, calling you to see and give Him what is rightfully His in all parts of your life!

Can you see the great conflict, the great multi-generational battle between the two seeds here? Can you see how though the Pharisees posed as leaders of light, like their fathers, they were truly bloodthirsty offspring of the Serpent of old?Therefore, they needed to carry out their mission so that Jesus could complete His.