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  PSALMS 84:9
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the blessedness of being in Christ and
the benefits that come from trusting in God's promise and grace.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Grace"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:10, Psalm 84:9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 40:31, John 3:16, Romans 8:32, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 1:3, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 4:16

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the blessedness of dwelling in God's presence as
depicted in Psalms 84:9. He highlights that Christ is our shield and
defense, allowing us to be seen as complete in Him, and stresses the
importance of recognizing our glorious place in Christ. Smith explains
that God provides grace and glory, with no good thing withheld from
those who trust in Him, and concludes with the psalmist's declaration of
happiness for those who place their trust in the Lord. The sermon
encourages believers to appreciate their relationship with Christ and to
rely on His promises and grace.

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"GRACE AND GLORY"

Intro: The whole Psalm devoted to the blessedness of dwelling in the
presence of God

represented by His tabernacle. Three strophes, the first is reflection
and desire

to be in His tabernacle. Second the pilgrimage to, third the experiences
in the

presence of God.

I. OUR BLESSED PLACE IN CHRIST "LOOK UPON THE FACE OF THINE ANOINTED" OR
"MESSIAH"

OR "CHRIST."

A. Christ has become our shield.

1. Our rock of defense.

2. The enemy has to come past Him to get to me, as I abide in Him.

B. God now sees us "in Christ."

1. He sees not my failings, He sees me complete in Christ.

2. Those who lived far from Jerusalem would look forward to that day

when they would gather to the court of God. They would sometimes travel

for weeks just to get there.

3. We are in danger of taking for granted our glorious place in Christ.

D. "I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house . . ."

1. The lowest place in Christ is better than the highest place in Satan.

2. The lowest place in heaven better than the highest place in hell.

3. I would rather pick up trash in heaven than be king in hell.

II. OUR BLESSED BENEFITS IN CHRIST.

A. For the Lord God is our sun and shield.

1. Sun is the source of our energy.

a. Through it life is possible.

b. In talking of the other Son, God's only begotten, John says, "He

who has the Son . . ."

2. Christ has become the source of our strength.

3. Not only does He strengthen us, He also protects us. "Our shield."

B. "The Lord will give grace and glory."

1. God's gift of His only begotten Son is a gift of grace that brings us

to glory.

a. Grace is undeserved favor.

b. Christ is the greatest gift of Grace.

1. Through Him all other graces come.

Peace "in Christ"

Joy

Righteousness

Life

Salvation

C. "No good thing will He withhold."

1. Not only will the Lord shield you from the evil things.

2. He will not hold back any good thing.

a. "For if God spared not His own Son but delivered Him up for

us all..."

3. All things that come into my life in Christ came through God's
filter.

a. There are some things I thought would be good for me, it seemed

God was holding back.

III. THE PSALMIST FINAL EXCLAMATION "O JEHOVAH OF HOST, BLESSED OR HAPPY
IS THE MAN

WHO TRUSTETH IN THEE."

A. Don't trust yourself.

B. Trust in His promise.

C. Trust in His grace.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/psalms-849/
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