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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Psalm 30 - Praise For Deliverance

Does God chasten his people? Does God discipline his children? We know he does, but we don't like to think about it. In Psalm 30 David has gone through a time of trial brought on by God's chastening hand. What he learns from this incident is important to us, not just as an encouragement when we are going through the same thing, but as an encouragement in every trial, no matter what kind it is.



God is a God who delivers his people. This is his glory. This is how he has chosen to be known. Part of that deliverance is accomplished in us in this life through his work of sanctification in us.

And that's what we want, isn't it? The peaceful fruit of righteousness in our lives? To be more like Christ? That is what God is bringing about in our lives. You see, God is doing something in us. Something important. In a sense, God is preparing us for heaven even while we're still here on earth.

Are you going through a trial? Do the events of life have you wondering if God is for you or against you? Know this. If you are in Christ, God is for you. What he brings into your life is for your good, even when it hurts. Read these words of David.

Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.

Take these words to heart. They are beautiful words intended only for those in Christ. If you are in Christ, and you are going through struggles, write these words down, meditate on them. Memorize them. Make them your own. While we live in this world where there is weeping, we await the world that is to come where God shall wipe away every tear. There will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things will have passed away, or, as David writes: weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. All trials are temporary. In Christ, our bliss will be eternal.

I hope you will take the time to listen to the sermon I preached from Psalm 30. Just click the link below and a new window will open in your browser that takes you to a page on Soundcloud where you can listen to the sermon. It's about 27 minutes in length. May God bless you as you do so. Soli Deo Gloria.

Click here: Psalm 30 - Praise For Deliverance

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