Psalm 28 - Pit fall

A means to capture a target is by using pitfalls. Pits are dug along a path to a particular basic need like a home, food, or water. The best place to dig is where the path narrows or else you can put obstacles in the path to funnel them to the pit trap. Pits can also be dug and baited to lure the target in. You need to use appropriate bait and hole size with the particular target. Sharp objects like sticks or stones can be used to line the bottoms of the pit to increase chances for injury or death. Psalm 28 warns if we don't listen to God we will fall into a pit. So where are the well worn paths of your heart? Could the enemy be digging a hole near one to cause you to fall? That type of bait might he lure you with? Remember for all things trust in the Lord and listen for his help and guidance. He is your strength and protector from the pitfalls of life.

Psalm 28 Questions -

1. When you are in the pits do you go to God for help or do you try to get out yourself? Do you drag others in with you or sit in self-pity? After crying for help there is an action of faith to lift your arms up to be lifted out. Are you stepping out and reaching up in faith?

2. Are you feeling manipulated by a neighbor or friend who is two-faced? Are you trusting that God will judge her motives?

3. How do you show regard for the works of the Lord and what He's done?

4. How is God your strength? How is he your shield? Where do you need him to intervene today?

5. What does it mean to you that God saves his people and they are his inheritance?

6. What song will you sing to him in thanks today?

7. What does it mean to be an anointed one of God?

8. Do you want your heart to leap for joy? What is weighing it down? How can you trust the Lord with it?