ps 4:1-8 How to have peace amidst the storm

I.	honor of God does not guarantee honor of men

A.	1 Answer me when I call,

O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

B.	2 O sons of men, how long will

my honor become a reproach?

How long will you love what is worthless, (empty ps 2)

and aim at deception? (Selah)

A'.	3 But know that the Lord has set apart

the godly man for himself;

The Lord hears when I call to Him.

II.	what to do about it

A.	4 Tremble (perhaps in your anger?),

and do not sin;

B.	Meditate in your heart upon your bed,

and be still. (Selah)

A'.	5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in the Lord.

I'.	Honor of God is not like honor of men--it's better

A.	6 Many are saying, "Who will show us

any good?"

Lift up the light of your countenance

upon us, O Lord!

B.	7 You have put gladness in my heart,

More than when their grain and

new wine abound.

A'.	8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep;

For you alone, Lord, make me to dwell

in safety. (NASB)

I.A Statement of God's righteous-ness and graciousness in time of distress	II. A. man's anger	I'.A God's goodness and light in time of evil
I.B. When God's honor = Man's reproach	II. B. talk to your heart and dont' act.	I'. B. gladness
I.A'. Godly are God's special ones, which He hears	II. A'. Act on trust	I'.A'.God is the source of peaceful slepp, the only safe place