Scripture: Psalm 107:23-29
Some of the redeemed had gone out on the ocean in ships, making their living on the high seas. They saw what the LORD had made; they saw his wondrous works in the depths of the sea. God spoke and stirred up a storm that brought the waves up high. The waves went as high as the sky; they crashed down to the depths. The sailors’ courage melted at this terrible situation. They staggered and stumbled around like they were drunk. None of their skill was of any help. So they cried out to the LORD in their distress, and God brought them out safe from their desperate circumstances. God quieted the storm to a whisper; the sea’s waves were hushed.
Thought for the Day: What do we have here? Is this an accounting of an event that happened, or is this poetry? As you may guess, I see this as poetry and thus not to be taken literally. The moment you take poetry out of its intended genre, it dissolves into a mess of nothingness. What I see are the challenges that confront the faithful, and how even the best can tremble and stumble in such moments. Yet those who humbly call upon the Lord amidst the storms of distress are those who find that God has not and will not abandon them. Today, as we may wake to some new challenge or concern that shakes our lives, let us call upon the Lord who listens and responds. Let us not hesitate in seeking the One whose eternal presence was there all the time.
Today (it might have been yesterday or the day before) was my 1,700th devotional since arriving at Cypress Creek Christian Church. I hope a few them have provided a word a grace, encouragement or challenge in your faith journey…especially in those moments when it feels as if a storm has struck.
Prayer: I cry out to you, O Lord, in the belief that I will be heard. There is nothing that escapes your ears and nothing that goes unnoticed. Your compassion and concern are eternal. Thank you! Amen.
