November 29, 2009

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Looking Up from a Mess Up

Week 4

Psalms 107

The People Who Hurt

I.  The Helpless and Wandering (4-9)

Those who were wandering; looking for a good place to dwell

II. The Rebellious and Disobedient (10-16)

Those who were suffering because
of their rebellion against God's Words.
They were subjected to bondage because of their disobedience

III. The Foolish and Ignorant (17-22)

Those who out of foolishness & ignorance
suffered afflictions of mind/body.

IV. Those in the Storms of Life.

“Some went off in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. They, too, observed the LORD's power in action, His impressive works on the deepest seas. He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves. Their ships were tossed to the heavens and sank again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror. ”  “They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits' end. "LORD, help!" they cried in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor! Let them praise the LORD for His great love and for all His wonderful deeds to them ”
Psalm 107:23-31

The PLACE of the Storm

Some went off in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. They, too, observed the LORD's power in action, his impressive works on the deepest seas.
Psalm 107:23-24

When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Now go out where it is deeper and let down your nets, and you will catch many fish."
Luke 5:4

The PRODUCER of the Storm

He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves.
Psalm 107:25
 
But He knows where I am going. And when He has tested me like gold in a fire, He will pronounce me innocent.
Job 23:10
 
But as the ship was sailing along, suddenly the LORD flung a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to send them to the bottom.
Jonah 1:4 

The POWER of the Storm

Their ships were tossed to the heavens and sank again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror. They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits' end.
Psalm 107:26-27

The PRAYER in the Storm

He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as He brought them safely into harbor!
Psalm 107:29-30

His PRESENCE in the Storm

Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for all his wonderful deeds to them.
Psalm 107:31

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