1. TRUE REST Psalms 4:

2. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late,toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Ps 127:2)

3. 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God
1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. (Ps 4:1-3)

4. 4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.
6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. (Ps 4:4-6)

5. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Ps 4:7-8)

6. FEEL REVERENT AWE: “Tremble and do not sin.”
Remember there is a God who made you.
He is everywhere at all times.
He is our judge.
He is Almighty.

7. He is infinitely good.
4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? (Ro 2:4)

8. There is a future state.
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (He 9:27)

9. PRACTICE THOUGHTFUL SELF-EXAMINATION:
4 when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. (Ps 4:4)
Think about yourself.
Think of the state of your heart.

10. Think by yourself.
Think for yourself.
Think until you become still.

11. MAKE A RIGHT APPROACH TO GOD:
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous (Ps 4:5)
16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. (James 5:16)

12. EXERCISE FAITH:
5 …trust in the Lord. (Ps 4:5)

13. THE GLORIOUS RESULTS
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Ps 4:8)

14. TRUE REST Psalms 4: