[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 51]] ## Title: Constantly Return to the Basics ## Scripture: (Psalm 51:12) “Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance. Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey.” (NET) ## Observation: There is a famous legend among sports fans concerning one of the greatest coaches in football. His name was Vince Lombardi. The legend says he would look at all his men at the start of every summer practice and say, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” Even though he was talking to men who had likely played the game since they were children, Vince realized that the fundamentals were essential. Therefore, he would break down the game into its most basic parts and build from there. When it comes to our walk with God, we can sometimes forget the most fundamental principles of our faith. We can become so focused on other things we forget the simple joy of salvation. When we understand that we have been saved from our past sins, we are being saved in the present (also called sanctification), and being saved for the future (also called glorification), we can find joy in any season. On top of that joy, we can build the other habits to walk in freedom. ## Application: Take a moment and think about the wonderful joy of being saved. Your sins are gone. You have been made new in Christ. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for saving us.