Psalm 73. v. 1-2 Asaph had doubts ◦ He almost forsook God v. 3-9 Observed that the wicked prospered ◦ Life of ease, lack of disasters, peaceful death.

Psalm 73

v. 1-2 Asaph had doubts◦He almost forsook God

v. 3-9 Observed that the wicked prospered◦ Life of ease, lack of disasters, peaceful death

v. 10-14 Righteous suffered◦Doubted that God knew of their suffering◦ Began to think that they cleansed their hearts in vain

We observe the same today

v. 15-17 Did not speak of doubts◦Decides to go to house of God to meditate

v. 18-20 Wicked are not safe◦ They will one day be punished for their sins

v. 21-26 Great fear◦ Realizes foolishness of doubting

v. 27-28 Final conclusion◦Draw near to God, spread His Word

Prosperity is NOT an indication of God’s approval◦Matthew 5:45; Luke 13:1-5

God will act in His own time◦ Isaiah 55:6-13; Luke 5:32; Acts 3:19

Our thoughts can have destructive power◦ Philippians 4:8; Psalm 14:1

The reward for serving God outweighs the hardship

Are you serving God?◦ Believe◦ Repent◦ Confess◦ Be baptized ◦ Live life of faithful service

It IS worth it to serve the Lord!