TIMES OF NEED

Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence,

so that we may receive mercy and find grace

to help us in our times of need.

Hebrews 4.16

Ps 42.1-3 helps us identify the internal troubles that we experience when we are facing hardship and difficulty.

Ps.43.1-2 refers troubles as they are experienced with others--"those who are deceitful and wicked."

  

Ps 42 promises God will provide a refuge where grace will bring us hope, praise, and something to remember.

Ps 43.3 tells us of a holy mountain where God dwells. Here there is light and faithful care for a deeper fellowship with our Lord and Savior.

In this mountain fellowship we find peace and quiet, the rest Jesus promises for our souls--Matthew 11.28-30.  This is like the still water and green pasture of Ps 23 and the bedroom retreat of Ps 4.4-5. 

Special times and places of refuge for abiding fellowship with Jesus soon leads us to walking in His Spirit at all times.