Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

March 3, 2024 

LENT/EASTER 2024 

Together . . . in Ascent 

February 14 – April 6, 2024 

Preaching Voice: Shepherd 

Lord, Have Mercy! 

Psalm 123 

Theme FBCA 2024: Together 

Theme for Lent/Easter 2024: Together . . . in Ascent  

CONTEXT: Some scholars place this Psalm during the time of Nehemiah in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The vocabulary of this Psalm matches that of Nehemiah 4. 

CRY: The Psalmist notes the pain of contempt and injustice, and he asks for mercy! 

WHAT IS THE RESPONSE TO INJUSTICE AND/OR DISTRESS? 

• Humble ourselves before God and ask for His help. 
• Express a willingness to learn the lessons that only come through suffering and distress. 
• Know that God is a God of mercy and grace. 
• Trust God to act in His time. 
• There are times when God will use us as instruments to address injustice in our society or in the lives of others.