The sovereignty of God:

I. STIMULATES RESOLUTE PRAYING (V. 1 & The Whole Psalm)

God’s absolute sovereignty enables:

(a.) Trust (Vv. 1-2)

(b.) Gladness (Vv. 3-4)

(c.) Confidence (V. 7)

(d.) Fear (V. 11)

(e.) Worship (V. 12)

(f.) Strength (V. 16)

(g.) Comfort (V. 17)

II. STRENGTHENS HOPE OF DELIVERANCE (Vv. 2-7)

(God’s sovereignty gives hope of deliverance:

(a.) Enemies from without (Vv. 2, 14)

(b.) Enemies from within (Vv. 3, 5, 13

III. SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE (Vv. 8-10)

The Scriptures show God’s sovereignty on display:

(a.) In heaven

(b.) In nature

(c.) In hearts

IV. SHOWCASED IN SALVATION (Vv. 15-17)