Storm Lessons
Mike Stone
Psalm 107:23-32
This message was written in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Its purpose is to call the people of God to examine the storm and its impact from a Biblical perspective.
Matthew 8:24 says that a violent STORM was a upon the sea and the boat was being covered by waves. But Jesus was asleep in the boat.
I love the story of the doctor, dentist and lawyer who were in a boat together when a sudden storm capsized the boat. The 3 men sat on the top of the capsized boat, wondering which of the 3 would swim to shore to get help. The problem was, they were shark-infested waters.
Without a word the lawyer took off! As he swam, the sharks moved aside. The dentist yelled: "It's a miracle!" The doctor yelled, "It's a sign from God!" The lawyer yelled back, "No, it's a professional courtesy!"
Well, in Psalm 107 we do find a terrible storm. But hallelujah, we also find a miracle and a sign from God.
Derek Kidner calls this psalm "God to the Rescue." The psalm is easily divided into 4 sections. In each vignette, we see God delivering His people and the people respond in worship.
In verses 1-8, God's people are in a desert.
In verses 9-22, they are in a dungeon.
In verses 23-32, they are in a distress.
In verses 33-43, they are in a drought.
And in each circumstance, God delivers His people. And the psalmist exhorts the saints with a simple statement: (KJV) "Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!" We see that phrase in verses 8, 15, 21, and 31.
To those in the desert, He gave guidance.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
To those in the dungeon, He gave liberty.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
To those in a drought, He gave rain.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
Today, we look at those in distress to see He gave safety.
And the writer says, "Give tha ...
Mike Stone
Psalm 107:23-32
This message was written in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Its purpose is to call the people of God to examine the storm and its impact from a Biblical perspective.
Matthew 8:24 says that a violent STORM was a upon the sea and the boat was being covered by waves. But Jesus was asleep in the boat.
I love the story of the doctor, dentist and lawyer who were in a boat together when a sudden storm capsized the boat. The 3 men sat on the top of the capsized boat, wondering which of the 3 would swim to shore to get help. The problem was, they were shark-infested waters.
Without a word the lawyer took off! As he swam, the sharks moved aside. The dentist yelled: "It's a miracle!" The doctor yelled, "It's a sign from God!" The lawyer yelled back, "No, it's a professional courtesy!"
Well, in Psalm 107 we do find a terrible storm. But hallelujah, we also find a miracle and a sign from God.
Derek Kidner calls this psalm "God to the Rescue." The psalm is easily divided into 4 sections. In each vignette, we see God delivering His people and the people respond in worship.
In verses 1-8, God's people are in a desert.
In verses 9-22, they are in a dungeon.
In verses 23-32, they are in a distress.
In verses 33-43, they are in a drought.
And in each circumstance, God delivers His people. And the psalmist exhorts the saints with a simple statement: (KJV) "Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!" We see that phrase in verses 8, 15, 21, and 31.
To those in the desert, He gave guidance.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
To those in the dungeon, He gave liberty.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
To those in a drought, He gave rain.
And the writer says, "Give thanks to the Lord for His mercy
Today, we look at those in distress to see He gave safety.
And the writer says, "Give tha ...
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