Good morning,
Psalm 107:1-32 shows us that problems come to everyone. Four examples are given. The wanderer, the prisoner, the fool, and those who are in a storm. How these problems were dealt with, will be our study this week.
The fool (Psalm 107:17-22)
The problem (107:17-18)
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Their cry (107:19)
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
God’s solution (107:20) (Reference 107:17-18)
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Our response should be to praise the Lord for His goodness (107:21)
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
God’s solution (Psalm 107:22) (Reference 107:17-18)
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
Many people in our world are walking around as fools. They are walking in their sins (iniquities), they reject God’s word (meat), and they are afflicted and near death.
Then God sends them the Word of God. They hear it, obey it, and they trust Christ to be their personal Lord and Savior. Salvation.
They are no longer fools. They have been healed by trusting Christ. Instead of near death they are now headed for an eternity with Christ.
These people are thankful and are excited to be able to tell others about Jesus. Why? Because they have come from death to life eternal.
Does that thought still excite you as a believer in Christ? It should. Someone presented the gospel to you and you got saved. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could introduce someone else to Christ?
No time like the present!
Tom Stearns, WASI Chapla1n, 907 715-4001
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