Morning Prayer in a Dark World (Psalm 5) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 5The sources emphasize a profound contrast between the righteous and the wicked, rooted in the character of God, who is the Lord of Holiness and bears a thorough hatred toward sin and all workers of iniquity. God finds no pleasure in wickedness, regardless of how proudly it presents itself, and will not afford evil the meanest shelter. Sinners are characterized as "fools written large" who sin industriously; their destiny is destruction, and their corrupt speech is likened to an "open sepulchre." In contrast, the righteous are protected by the favor of God, which is promised to "compass him as with a shield," providing defense for the whole person in this land of battles.The Psalmist presents a comprehensive resolution for dedicated prayer and worship, resolving to pray exclusively to God throughout his life and never cease supplication. He declares the morning to be the fittest time for devotion, when spirits are fresh and free from distractions, advising that prayer should serve as the "key of the day and the lock of the night."Effective prayer involves a three-stage process: preparation, direction, and expectation. The best beginning is careful meditation, which "fits the soul for supplication" and is the "water to drive the mill of prayer." Prayer includes both expressed words and "silent meditations," where words are merely the "garments." The believer must "direct" or "marshall up" their petitions, arranging them carefully before God like a sacrifice on an altar. Following this, the worshipper must "look up" or "look out" for the answer, linking this holy expectation with preparation to receive larger answers. Additionally, the righteous approach God’s sanctuary not based on personal merit, but "in the multitude of thy mercy" and "in thy fear," while seeking divine guidance to walk in God’s way, which is a happy sign of grace.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730