[:en]Our Daily Verse (1/8/21)[:]

[:en]SCRIPTURE:  PSALM 104

“When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted” (Psalm 77:2)

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.  I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds” (Psalm 77:11-12)

“Your ways, O God, are holy.  What god is so great as our God?  You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples” (Psalm 77:13-14)

Asaph was in great distress. He groaned, he mused, his soul refused to comforted and his spirit grew faint.  He stretched out his hand at night and cried out to God for help.

QUESTIONS ASKED BY ASAPH:

  1. Will the Lord reject forever?  Will he never show his favor again? (v. 7)
  2. Has his unfailing love vanished forever?  Has his promise failed for all the time? (v. 8)
  3. Has God forgotten to be merciful?  Has he in anger withheld his compassion? (v. 9)

Then suddenly, he came to remember the Lord, His miracles, His works and His mighty deeds.  And he came to conclude his experience with God by saying: “Your way O God, are holy.  What god is so great as our God?” (v. 14)

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD?

  1. He performs miracles and displays his power among the people (v. 14)
  2. He redeems his people with mighty hands (v. 15)
  3. He controls the water (v. 16)
  4. He pours down water from the clouds and the skies resounded with thunder (v. 17b)
  5. He lets up the lightning and the earth trembles and quakes (v. 18)
  6. He has His hidden way through the sea (v. 19)
  7. He led His people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron (v. 20)

Are you experiencing sorrows in the night?  Talk to God.  Call on Him for help.  Be opened and honest with the Lord.  Tell him how you feel and what you are thinking.  Think of all the wonderful works he has done.  God may not answer all of your questions.  But as Christians, we should live by faith not by sight.  Trust His promises.  God’s way is in the sea.  He will help you walk on the water.  If you are in a holy walk with God, you will have the assurance of His presence and protection .

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