Psalm 16:4-5 – DETERMINATION
“Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
When it comes to serving the Lord we need a good bit of determination. David shows his determination in our text.
REASON FOR SORROW – “Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god:”
When people do not serve the Lord but follow other “gods” they are asking for trouble.
True peace only comes from commitment to Christ. Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:27
RESOLVE OF FAITHFULNESS – “their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”
Even as Christians our hearts can sway to the worship of activities, things, and people. We must resolve not to act like the unsaved.
RESERVATION FOR THE LORD – “The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
I have reserved the Lord as the portion of my inheritance and cup.