The Wise will Understand #
Psalm 107:1-3, 43
Introduction
Poetry in the Psalms is often giving the same message in multiple examples, illustrations, and historical accounts. We find that to be very true in this Psalm. Of course the historical reference is that of the history of Israel, and it would be great to know it. We do not have the time to cover all the history, and the references that are brought out.
He is specifically referring to the redeemed! Those who have been saved. This psalm has great application for us tonight.
I. The Sojourners – (Psalm 107:4-9) #
- No initial fault provided… they are just lost. Lost people are born that way.
A. The Path (4) #
1. Lost his way #
2. Lonely “wilderness in a solitary way” #
- Got off the beaten path… and is lost!
3. Lodging “no city” #
- Many a person has lost their way in this world, and find themselves alone, and no where to really rest!
B. The Poverty (5) #
1. Necessity – Food and water is not a luxury, but a necessity! #
2. Weakness #
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Wandering in the world, can leave you hungry, thirsty, and weak!
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The prodigal son, was hungry, and would have filled his belly with hog slop!
C. The Prayer (6) #
D. God’s Path (7) #
E. Plea for Praise! (8) #
F. God’s Provision (9) #
II. The Slaves – (Psalm 107:10-16) #
- They are enslaved because of their own rebellion! – Rebellious Christians
A. Prison - Darkness (10) Constraint #
1. Rebellion (11) #
- If you are imprisoned by sin, you are imprisoned at your own choice!
2. Result (12) #
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Your heart is heavy laden… lack of desire, the wind is taken out of your sails.
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No help!!!
B. Prayer (13) #
- God hears the prayers of the sin enslaved rebellious, when they cry out to him for help!
C. Parole (14, 16) #
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There is no sinful prison, addiction too great for God to break you free! – ex Maniac of Gadarenes (Mark 5)
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God is still in the business of rescuing sinners today, and freeing those enslaved by sin!
D. Plea for Praise (15) #
- If you have been released from such a dungeon of sin, be sure to praise the Lord!
III. The Sick – (Psalm 107:17-22) #
- They are sick because of their sin! Sinful christians
A. Pain (17) Affliction #
- Not all trials are because of sin, but it is always a great time to evaluate!
1. Because of sin #
2. Discontent with God’s provision! (God gave them meat, and they were not happy) #
B. Privation (Loss of Appetite) (18) #
1. Sin, takes away your spiritual appetite! #
- This book will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from this book!
C. Prayer (19) #
- God hears the prayer of the sin sick sinner! His ears are open to their cry for help!
D. Peace (20,22) #
- God is in the healing business.
E. Plea for Praise (21) #
- If you have been saved out of the deadly sickness of sin… be sure to Praise the Lord!
IV. The Seafarer – (Psalm 107:23-32) #
- There is no wrong doing on their part… they simply are going about life.
A. Their Preview (23-24) #
1. The sea, is an incredible place! It is huge, and vast! #
2. The creatures #
3. The magnificance #
- Helps you realize your insignificance!
B. Their Plight – (25-27) #
- You cannot stop storms from coming!
Matthew 5:45—45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.