[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 61]] ## Title: Living Under Authority ## Scripture: (Psalm 61:7-8) “May he reign forever before God. Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him. Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.” (NET) ## Observation: There is a scene in the Lord of the Rings books where King Theoden is arriving at Helm’s Deep. As his party arrives, there is a guard who is explaining the situation to the group and does not yet see the king. He is speaking honestly about how difficult everything is, how tired he is, and how much he does not understand all the king is asking them to do. Then, Theoden comes out of the crowd. The man immediately bows and then says, “Command me, king.” Though he is in charge of his area, he recognizes the one who is greater. He also recognizes that, though he is weary, his duty is to obey the king. The good news is Theoden is a good king. He commands the guard to rest and recover. There is good news for us, too. When we submit ourselves to our great King and ask Him to command us, He always leads us in the right direction. He is not trying to exhaust us. He is leading us through the ebbs and flows of life. We trust Him with all things. ## Application: Give everything to the Lord without fear. Trust His Word to lead you through hard and easy times. Live in the light of His goodness. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being a great King.